conversely
Britishadverb
Example Sentences
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"For example, if at first proteins A and B are separate, adding caffeine brings them together; conversely, if proteins A and B start out together, adding a drug like rapamycin can cause them to dissociate."
From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026
Higher earners, conversely, have the “ability to invest” when promotions hit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
An elephant's trunk can surpass a human's height and lift trees -- a marvel of strength that's conversely so gentle it can grasp a tortilla chip without breaking it.
From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026
Dos Santos, conversely, spent the preseason implementing an aggressive possession-based attacking game.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026
When you’re giving evidence in court, you’re unlikely to address the judge with “yaknowwhamean?”; and conversely the language you use in court would cause your peer group back on the street to fall about laughing.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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