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adverse vs converse #1 (permalink) Thu Sep 04, 2008 10:17 am   adverse vs converse
 

hello,
how can I tell these two words? Converse means two different ways but adverse seems same.
Thank you for your answers Very Happy
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adverse vs converse #2 (permalink) Thu Sep 04, 2008 12:06 pm   adverse vs converse
 

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This is how these words are popularly used:

Converse: opposite or contrary in direction, action, sequence, etc.

Adverse: contrary to your interests or welfare.
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