vice versa

American  

[vahy-suh vur-suh, vahys, vahy-see] / ˈvaɪ sə ˈvɜr sə, ˈvaɪs, ˈvaɪ si /

adverb

1. in reverse order from the way something has been stated; the other way around.

   She dislikes me, and vice versa.

   Copernicus was the first to suggest that the earth revolves around the sun, and not vice versa.

   Synonyms:

   inversely, contrariwise, conversely

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vice versa British  

/ ˈvaɪsɪ ˈvɜːsə /

adverb

1. with the order reversed; the other way around

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Usage

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Etymology

Origin of vice versa

First recorded in 1595–1605; from Latin, equivalent to vice “interchange, alternation” + versā, ablative singular feminine of versus, past participle of vertere “to turn”; see origin at vice ³

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

vice versa

So much of what has happened in Brazil has mirrored what has happened in the United States and vice versa.

From Slate ● Nov. 9, 2026

A rising base rate is likely to mean an increase in the returns offered to savers by banks and building societies and vice versa.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

Jefferson definitely knows what Hale is thinking and vice versa.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026

Conventional wisdom used to dictate that righty pitchers should only throw changeups against left-handed batters and vice versa.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

There was only opportunity for one blow at a time, so they more or less took it in turns, King Pellinore striking while Sir Grummore was recovering, and vice versa.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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