INVERSELY Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

inversely

adverb

Definition of inversely

as in conversely

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Recent Examples of inversely Metals prices largely declined throughout the Iran war, as metals generally traded inversely with oil prices, which spiked. — Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The move follows a recent sharp rise in bond yields, which move inversely to price. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026 The short story’s subversive power is inversely correlated to its popularity, even to its academic credibility. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inversely

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But conversely, Ukrainians should not die in warfare because their leaders are undermined in the pursuit of unattainable values alone.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
The new owners wanted to preserve the intimate atmosphere of the bedrooms and, conversely, incorporate the kitchen into the home’s living and dining area.

— Belén Afonso, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of conversely

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The Democratic National Committee (DNC), as an intervening party to the case, had oppositely argued that unlimited coordinated spending would effectively erode limits on contributions.

— Barbara McQuade, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
The fluctuations were concentrated near a boundary where oppositely directed magnetic fields meet — a region where scientists suspect magnetic stress builds up before flares.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 15 June 2026

Definition of oppositely

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