INVERSELY Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

inversely

adverb

Definition of inversely

as in conversely

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Recent Examples of inversely The short story’s subversive power is inversely correlated to its popularity, even to its academic credibility. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026 During the course of the conflict, gold has traded inversely to both oil prices and the greenback. — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026 Metals prices have generally declined throughout the war in Iran as gold and silver have traded inversely with oil, which has surged throughout the conflict. — Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for inversely

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But conversely, Ukrainians should not die in warfare because their leaders are undermined in the pursuit of unattainable values alone.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
The new owners wanted to preserve the intimate atmosphere of the bedrooms and, conversely, incorporate the kitchen into the home’s living and dining area.

— Belén Afonso, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of conversely

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The Democratic National Committee (DNC), as an intervening party to the case, had oppositely argued that unlimited coordinated spending would effectively erode limits on contributions.

— Barbara McQuade, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
The fluctuations were concentrated near a boundary where oppositely directed magnetic fields meet — a region where scientists suspect magnetic stress builds up before flares.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 15 June 2026

Definition of oppositely

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