oppositely

Definition of oppositelynext

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Recent Examples of oppositely Electrostatic forces occur when oppositely charged particles interact with each other. IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oppositely
Adverb
  • On secondary markets, prices and yields move inversely to one another.
    Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
  • Bond yields move inversely to prices.
    Michelle Fox, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Adverb
  • Tests can help identify the excellent students attending mediocre high schools and, conversely, the mediocre students attending excellent schools.
    Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
  • The Leafs, conversely, will only get one chance to get this first pick right.
    Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Adverb
  • Then, Venus will square Saturn on May 28, which contrarily forces reality to step in.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
  • Right now, Mercury and Jupiter are entangled across the areas of your chart that highlight partnerships and, contrarily, alone time.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • There is also a level of momentum that is gained very differently, going through the actual elimination challenges.
    Joelle Goldstein, USA Today, 10 June 2026
  • Even though many analysts would have England among the favourites, these fans — who have already spent thousands on their summer plans — see it differently.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Adverb
  • Rather than a slight to Lane, Lithgow’s win is a sign of the dramatic depth that characterized this otherwise squirrely season.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
  • All in all, one of the better opening numbers of any recent awards show, Tonys or otherwise.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 June 2026
Adverb
  • In addition, modern football matches tend to be won in the transitional phases, when teams move between attack and defence, or vice versa, favouring those players able to have an impact in as many ways as possible.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 11 June 2026
  • There’s shared space, but at times the house will be ours, and vice versa.
    Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 10 June 2026

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“Oppositely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oppositely. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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