conversely
gb/kˈɑnvɚsli/ us/kˈɑnvɚsli/
B2
English
viszont, ezzel szemben, fordítva, és fordítva, megfordítva
B2
FORMAL
1
viszont
A2
Usage pattern:
Conversely, [clause].
Some people thrive on routine; conversely, others feel trapped by it.
Vannak, akik kifejezetten jól működnek a rutin mellett; viszont mások úgy érzik, hogy a rutin csapdába ejti őket.
The first plan would save time; conversely, it could cost more money.
Az első terv időt takarítana meg; viszont több pénzbe is kerülhet.
I used to avoid crowds; conversely, my sister loves busy places.
Learner examples
I like tea. Conversely, my brother likes coffee.
Én a teát szeretem. A bátyám viszont a kávét.
This room is warm; conversely, the hallway is cold.
Ez a szoba meleg; viszont a folyosó hideg.
Common mistake:
Often confused with 'conversation' or used where simple 'but' is more natural in casual speech.
Meaning
introducing an opposite idea
Collocations
conversely,
|conversely speaking
|conversely, however
|conversely, if
|conversely, when
|conversely, the same is true
|conversely, it can
|conversely, this means
Synonyms
on the other hand (Common alternative; often less formal.)
|
in contrast (Emphasizes difference rather than exact opposition.)
Antonyms
similarly (Introduces a similar or matching point, not an opposite one.)
|
likewise (Adds agreement or similarity rather than contrast.)
Themes
writing
|speaking
|logic
Definition
Used to add an opposite or different statement.
Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or is the opposite of what has just been said.
C1
FORMAL
2
fordítva
B1
és fordítva
B1
Usage pattern:
[Clause], and conversely.
A good manager listens to the team, and conversely the team listens to the manager.
Egy jó vezető figyel a csapatra, és fordítva: a csapat is figyel a vezetőre.
If you can access the site from your phone, you should be able to access it from a tablet too—and conversely.
Ha a telefonodról eléred az oldalt, akkor tabletről is el kell tudnod érni — és fordítva.
The rule applies to employees and, conversely, to contractors.
Learner examples
If I help you, you help me, and conversely.
Ha én segítek neked, te is segítesz nekem, és fordítva.
Common mistake:
Learners may use it when they mean only 'but' (simple contrast) rather than 'the reverse is also true'.
Meaning
the reverse is also true
Collocations
and conversely
|or conversely
|true, and conversely
|applies, and conversely
|works, and conversely
|holds, and conversely
|is valid, and conversely
Synonyms
vice versa (More common in everyday speech; often placed at the end.)
|
the other way around (More informal wording.)
Antonyms
only (Emphasizes a one-way relationship rather than a two-way one.)
Themes
writing
|reasoning
|science
Definition
Used to say the opposite statement is true too.
Used to say that a relationship works in the opposite direction as well, or that the opposite statement also applies.
C1
TECHNICAL
3
megfordítva
B2
Usage pattern:
Conversely, if [statement B], then [statement A].
If the function is differentiable, then it is continuous; conversely, continuity does not guarantee differentiability.
Ha a függvény deriválható, akkor folytonos; megfordítva viszont a folytonosság nem garantálja a deriválhatóságot.
We proved the claim for even numbers; conversely, the argument fails for odd numbers.
Az állítást páros számokra bizonyítottuk; megfordítva az érvelés páratlan számokra nem működik.
If A implies B, we cannot assume that B implies A; conversely, the converse must be proved separately.
Common mistake:
Sometimes used incorrectly to mean the 'inverse' or 'negation'; in logic these are different from the 'converse'.
Meaning
in the logical converse direction
Collocations
conversely, if
|conversely, suppose
|conversely, assume
|conversely, it follows that
|conversely, we have
|conversely, let
Synonyms
in the converse case (More explicit; used in formal writing.)
Antonyms
directly (Refers to the original direction of an implication or argument.)
Themes
education
|math
|logic
Definition
In formal reasoning, used to talk about the opposite (converse) statement.
In logic, mathematics, or formal argument, used to introduce the converse form of a statement by switching the roles of two related ideas.
Grammar
Dictionary form
conversely
IPA
GB/kˈɑnvɚsli/
US/kˈɑnvɚsli/
Syllables & stress
con - versely (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: conversely
- Plural: converselies
Word family
Forms
converselies
noun
Core family
converse
noun B2
Expressions
and conversely
1/ˈænd kˈɑnvɚsli/
fixed phrase
formal
and the reverse is true
And the opposite is true too.
Examples
- Parents influence children, and conversely children influence parents.
- Stress can affect sleep, and conversely poor sleep can increase stress.
- The policy protects renters and, conversely, it also protects landlords.
Learner examples
- I can call you, and conversely you can call me.
or conversely
1/ˈɔɹ kˈɑnvɚsli/
fixed phrase
formal
or the other way around
Or the opposite could happen.
Examples
- You can start with the summary and then read the details, or conversely begin with the details and end with the summary.
- The meeting might be moved to Friday, or conversely brought forward to Wednesday.
- We could hire locally, or conversely relocate someone from another office.
Learner examples
- We can go by bus, or conversely by train.