Meaning of the word obverse in English
What does obverse mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
obverse
US /ɑːbˈvɝːs/
UK /ˈɒb.vɜːs/
Noun
1.
the side of a coin or medal bearing the main design, especially a portrait or a symbolic image, as opposed to the reverse
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The queen's profile is on the obverse of the coin.
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Collectors often value the obverse design more than the reverse.
2.
the front or top surface of something
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The obverse of the document contained the official seal.
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He examined the obverse of the ancient tablet for inscriptions.
Adjective
facing or turned toward the observer; opposite to the reverse
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The obverse side of the painting was surprisingly detailed.
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The obverse argument is equally valid.