reversely

IPA/ɹɪvˈɜːsli/
IPA/ɹᵻvˈɜːsli/

reversely — adverb

1. in a way that goes from the end toward the beginning, or changes the usual order

1.副詞B2
釋義

in a way that goes from the end toward the beginning, or changes the usual order, direction, or sequence to its opposite.

例句

Jiwoo solved the crossword puzzle reversely by filling in the last answers first.

verb + object + reversely

The two cables were connected reversely, so the machine spun backward instead of forward.

passive: were connected reversely

同義詞
  • in reverse

    the common everyday equivalent; e.g., 'put the car in reverse'

  • the other way around

    informal synonym focusing on swapped order

  • backwards

    more concrete, often physical direction; e.g., 'count backwards'

反義詞
  • forward

    the normal direction of progress or sequence

文法句型

reversely, [clause]

[verb] + [object] + reversely

reversely + [past participle]

用法筆記

Reversely is less common than everyday phrases such as 'in reverse' or 'the other way around'. It tends to appear in formal, technical, or instructional writing. Do not confuse it with 'conversely' (which introduces a contrasting statement).

常見錯誤

❌Reversely, the cheaper phone lasted longer than the expensive one.
✅Conversely, the cheaper phone lasted longer than the expensive one.
💡'conversely' introduces a contrast; 'reversely' describes opposite order or direction.
❌She reversely changed her opinion about the movie.
✅She completely changed her opinion about the movie.
💡'reversely' is not a general intensifier; use it only for order, direction, or sequence.