vice versa

adverb

Synonyms of vice versanext
: with the order changed : with the relations reversed : conversely

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Both Illinois and Ohio welcomed ex-Hoosiers in droves, and vice versa, a spokesperson for U-Haul said. John Tufts, IndyStar, 13 Jan. 2026 The Red Sox could put Donovan at second and rookie Marcelo Mayer at third, or vice versa. Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026 The bicoastal company brings as many team members to meet brands worldwide as possible and vice versa, Smith said. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2026 This imbalance can lead to uneven washing, where your towels may get a more thorough wash than your clothes—or vice versa. Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vice versa

Word History

Etymology

Latin

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vice versa was in 1601

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“Vice versa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vice%20versa. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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

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