adverb · academic
Conversely
UK/kənˈvɜːsli/US/kənˈvɜːrsli/con·VER·sely
used to introduce a statement that contrasts with a previous one in the opposite way
Examples
“Urban sprawl increases car use; conversely, compact cities encourage walking.”
“Some students prefer group study; conversely, others need silence to concentrate.”
“High wages can raise living standards; conversely, they might push up inflation if not managed.”
Band 8 sentence
“Homeownership can build wealth over time; conversely, high mortgage rates may deter first‑time buyers.”
Collocations
- conversely,
- conversely + clause
Word family
Common mistakes
oppositely→conversely
but→conversely
Say it for a higher band
5but→6in contrast→7+Conversely
Synonyms
in contrast
on the other hand
Easily confused
in contrast
“In contrast to rural areas, urban centres often provide more cultural facilities.”
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In Emphasis & conclusion
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