B2nounformalacademiclanguage
US/ˈkɑːn.vɜːrs/
UK/ˈkɒn.vɜːs/
the opposite of a statement, idea or situation
In context
Lower prices usually lead to more sales, and the converse is also true.
Rich people are not always happy, but the converse, that poor people are always unhappy, is also false.
The teacher asked us to state the converse of the rule and test whether it still works.
Words that go with converse
noun + preposition
- the converse ofThe converse of this argument is just as convincing.
verb + noun
- state the converseTry to state the converse of each sentence in your own words.
- prove the converseHe could not prove the converse of his own theory.
adjective + noun
- exact converseHer second claim was the exact converse of her first.
- logical converseThe logical converse of the statement is not always valid.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Converse is also true.Correct: The converse is also true.