vice versa

adverb

vice ver·​sa ˈvīs-ˈvər-sə  ˌvī-si-ˈvər-sə 

: with the order changed : with the relations reversed : conversely

Examples of vice versa in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The differences in the two sodas' ingredients could help reveal why some consumers prefer Coke to Pepsi, or vice versa, according to The Takeout. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

In his speech at the ribbon-cutting, Stear gave Meta credit — and vice versa. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2026

The president has repeatedly used his social media platform to praise Bartiromo, and vice versa. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

On Tuesday, the jewelry and silversmith firm will open a Caviar Bar at its Milan showroom in Palazzo Gavazzi, where Buccellati jewels and its table and decor pieces will glimmer among Chahan Minassian’s interior designs and vice versa. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

vice versa

adverb

vi·​ce ver·​sa

ˌvī-si-ˈvər-sə, 

(ˈ)vīs-ˈvər-

: with the order turned around

exchange money for tokens, rather than vice versa

Etymology

from Latin vice versa "with the order turned around," from vice "in place of, instead" and versa, form of versus "turned," from vertere "to turn" — related to converse, reverse, versatile