oppositely

adverb

Definition of oppositelynext
as in inversely

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oppositely
  1. inversely
  2. conversely
  3. differently
  4. otherwise
  5. vice versa
Adverb
  • Yields and prices moved inversely to each other, and one basis point equals 0.01%.
    Sean Conlon,Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Yields on China’s 10-year government bond, which move inversely to prices, fell to 1.9636% on Monday, data from LSEG showed, marking its lowest level in 22 years.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of inversely
Adverb
  • Recall that, conversely to domestic, this is not a key holiday period overseas – which makes some of the early-wave offshore numbers and milestones all the more impressive.
    Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Lewis, conversely, used to insist on 15 carries before halftime.
    Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of conversely
Adverb
  • The Dolphins need to do something differently in 2025.
    Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Have a conversation with your doctor about how treatment options work differently in your body.
    Essence, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of differently
Adverb
  • Wray, whom Trump initially tapped to lead the FBI in 2017, would not otherwise finish his term until 2027.
    Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Consider changing how long old files remain, however—otherwise your backups could grow in size quite a bit over time.
    Justin Pot, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of otherwise
Adverb
  • If real yields are moving higher then gold moves lower, and vice versa.
    Todd Gordon, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
  • What works best for you and your family may not work for your neighbors and vice versa.
    Harmon Kong, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of vice versa
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