Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the-other-way-around
adverbial phrase
/ði ˈʌðər weɪ əˈraʊnd/
Definition
In a manner that is the reverse of what has been mentioned or implied.
Examples
- She thought he was helping her, but it was the other way around; she was actually helping him.
- In this situation, you need to consider the consequences the other way around.
- If you shift the focus, you’ll see that it’s the other way around than what you expected.
Meaning
This phrase indicates that something is true in the opposite direction or that the roles or situations have been switched.
Synonyms
- Conversely
- Inversely
- Oppositely
