reverse
adjective
opposite or contrary in position, direction, order, or character.
reversely
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a word derived from
reverse.
Example Sentences
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Since the mid-20th century, Indian leaders have tried to curb high birthrates, which are often reversely correlated with women’s welfare metrics and economic progress.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 25, 2021
As Wagner's loves are important because of his music, so, reversely, this sketch is important because of the personal distinction of the writer.
From Time Magazine Archive
Suspecting that fellow cadets would guy him for initials H. U. G., he plucked out the tacks, signed himself reversely Ulysses Hiram.
From Time Magazine Archive
Of course the Cavaliers made much fun over the affair; while reversely their adversaries were chagrined and humiliated by it.
From No Quarter! by Mayne Reid
Boyle solicits attention to these propositions—not as seeming to be true and turning out false, but, reversely, as wearing an air of falsehood and turning out true.
From Autobiographical Sketches by Thomas De Quincey
