наоборо́т — meaning in English
naoborot
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English meaning
- conversely adv Looking at the same situation from the opposite point of view.
- on the contrary phrase Used to reject what has just been said and assert the opposite. It signals not merely disagreement but that the truth runs the other way.
- vice versa adverb With the two things just mentioned swapped round; the other way about.
- yes particle Used to show agreement, acceptance, or confirmation.
Senses
наоборо́т is used for these senses in English:
- au contraire (usually, humorous, emphatic) On the contrary.
- conversely (often, conjunctive) With a reversed relationship.
- on the contrary (conjunctive) Opposite of what had earlier been expected or assumed; to the contrary.
- the other way around The same but with the things or people mentioned in reverse order.
- the other way round The same but with the mentioned things or people in reverse order or position.
- vice versa (generally after or) The same but with the two items mentioned reversed.
- yes Used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement.