Why Does Conversely Mean?

The word conversely is an adverb that means "the opposite" or "on the other hand." It is often used to introduce an idea that is different from one stated before. You say the photo is a fake. Conversely, the photographer claims it's real.

Does conversely mean in contrast?

In everyday English, conversely has a wide range of meanings—including "on the other hand," "in contrast," "nevertheless," "from a very different point of view," and "to the contrary"—in addition to its narrow traditional meaning of "with the terms transposed," in mathematics and formal logic.

How is conversely used in a sentence?

An example of conversely used as an adverb is in the sentence, "He usually votes Republican, but she conversely tends to vote for Democrats," which means that he usually votes for Republicans, but, on the other hand, she votes for Democrats.

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