conversely
/ˈkɒnvɜːsli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkɑːnvɜːrsli/ (ame, ipa) · /kən-ˈvərs-lē ˈkän-ˌvərs-/ (ame, mw)
conversely — adverb
1. used to show that a second fact, idea, or result goes in the opposite direction
used to show that a second fact, idea, or result goes in the opposite direction from the first one
The north side gets little sun; conversely, the south side stays bright.
sentence adverb linking opposite conditions
Conversely, Mina's brother avoids crowded markets, though she loves them.
sentence-initial linker before a reversed preference
Cheap shoes wear out quickly, and conversely well-made pairs often last for years.
The first train was nearly empty; the evening service, conversely, was packed.
Most small shops close by six. Conversely, the night market stays busy until midnight.
- by contrast
compares two things, but it does not always require the second point to move in the reverse direction
- on the other hand
more conversational and broader; it can introduce another side of a topic without a strict opposite pattern
- inversely
more technical, especially in maths or science, and often describes a measured relationship
用法筆記
Conversely usually joins two complete statements in formal or careful writing. It often appears after a semicolon or at the start of the second clause when the second point moves in the reverse direction from the first.