🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

반대로

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ban-deul-eo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Conversely/kənˈvɜːrsli/
adverbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"반대로, 날씨가 나쁘면 우리는 실내에 있을 수 있습니다."

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2 senses
As adverb
  1. 1

    In an opposite manner; on the other hand.

    "Conversely, if the weather is bad, we might stay indoors."
  2. 2

    Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with a previous statement.

    "He enjoys hiking; conversely, his brother prefers staying at home."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'conversely' originates from the Latin 'conversus', the past participle of 'convertere', meaning 'to turn around'. It evolved through Middle English, maintaining its meaning of 'in a contrary manner' as it transitioned into modern usage.

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