oppositely

adverb

Definition of oppositelynext
as in inversely

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Recent Examples of oppositely 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 Electrostatic forces occur when oppositely charged particles interact with each other. — IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oppositely
  1. inversely
  2. conversely
  3. contrarily
  4. differently
  5. otherwise
  6. vice versa
Adverb
  • The short story’s subversive power is inversely correlated to its popularity, even to its academic credibility.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
  • During the course of the conflict, gold has traded inversely to both oil prices and the greenback.
    — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of inversely
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  • What about delicious gourmands, warm solar scents, or conversely, earthy notes grounded in fresh greens and wood?
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
  • And then conversely, there’s another class of patients that have the exact opposite.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of conversely
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  • Perhaps contrarily Kirkham believes being a selective luddite is actually the easier path.
    — Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • In respect of job losses due to AI, however, panellists seem to be contrarily upbeat.
    — Marcus Lim, Variety, 16 June 2026
Definition of contrarily
Adverb
  • After all, an account can move between companies, enter a different stage of collection or be handled differently based on its age and other factors.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of one flat curtain of hair, which tends to reveal every sparse area, choppy layers catch the light differently, creating dimension and texture.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of differently
Adverb
  • The top cause of otherwise-profitable Japanese companies closing, Ooi notes, is not weak demand but a shortage of workers.
    — Jurin AI Contributor, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • There is a very slim 5-10% chance of a shower or rumble across the Red River counties on Monday; otherwise, there is no rain in sight.
    — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of otherwise
Adverb
  • In general, the narrower a function, the more spread out its Fourier transform must be, and vice versa.
    — Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026
  • His comments come after the senators formed a joint fundraising committee last month that could be a vehicle for GOP donors to give to Fetterman’s political operation, and vice versa.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of vice versa

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“Oppositely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oppositely. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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