adv
conversely
kuhn-VURS-lee
adv
1
Looking at the same situation from the opposite point of view.
"Interest rates could rise; conversely, they could fall sharply."
"Some students thrive under pressure; conversely, others freeze up."
How to Use Conversely
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed to introduce the opposite side of a point you've just made — like saying "on the other hand."
Common pairings
conversely, if
but conversely
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Interest rates could rise; _____, they could fall sharply.