vice versa
adverb
vice ver·sa
ˈvīs-ˈvər-sə 
ˌvī-si-ˈvər-sə
ˌvī-si-ˈvər-sə
: with the order changed : with the relations reversed : conversely
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Writing essays, in the same way, lubricates my writing of fiction and vice versa—by distracting me and taking my thoughts elsewhere.
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Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Art on the walls should also be added to complement furniture, rugs, and larger items, not vice versa.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Why do some people not respond the first time but respond the second time (or vice versa)?
—Outside, 6 Jan. 2026
There could be situations where the person who owns the tree is held responsible for damage to your property or vice versa.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Art on the walls should also be added to complement furniture, rugs, and larger items, not vice versa.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
Why do some people not respond the first time but respond the second time (or vice versa)?
—Outside, 6 Jan. 2026
There could be situations where the person who owns the tree is held responsible for damage to your property or vice versa.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for vice versa
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“Vice versa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vice%20versa. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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