Meaning of the word converse in English

What does converse mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

converse

US /ˈkɑːn.vɝːs/

UK /ˈkɒn.vɜːs/

engage in conversation

Example:

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They spent hours conversing about their travels.

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It's important to converse with people from different backgrounds.

Synonym:

talk speak chat discuss discourse

opposite or reversed

Example:

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The converse is also true.

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He argued the converse of her statement.

Synonym:

opposite reverse inverse

Antonym:

direct same

having an opposite or reversed order, relation, or direction

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The two statements are converse.

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There is a converse relationship between price and demand.

Synonym:

opposite reversed inverse

Antonym:

direct straight