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Definition of reversely
reversely
/rɪˈvɝːs.li/
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Adjective:reverse
reversely Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• adverb
1
In a reverse or opposite manner, order, or direction.
Example
"The mechanism can be operated normally or reversely depending on how the gears are engaged."
2
On the other hand; by way of contrast or reversal of a previous statement.
Example
"High demand often drives prices up; reversely, an oversupply of goods typically causes prices to fall."
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In contemporary English, 'conversely' or 'inversely' are strongly preferred over 'reversely' when introducing a contrasting statement or mathematical proportion.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reversely. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reversely