Converse
/kənˈvɜːrs/
Definitions
4 meaningsTo engage in a discussion; to talk.
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To engage in conversation.
The two friends conversed about their favorite books.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're chatting with a friend. You're both talking and listening to each other. That's conversing! It's like when you swap stories and ideas back and forth.
👶 For kids: Talking with someone!
More Examples
We conversed about the upcoming project during lunch.
They conversed in hushed tones so as not to disturb the others.
How It's Used
"They conversed for hours, sharing stories."
"The diplomats conversed about the treaty."
To have a contrary relation; to be opposite.
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The converse of the theorem is not always true.
💡 Simply: It's like saying the exact opposite of something. If you said, "If it rains, the ground gets wet," the converse might be, "If the ground is wet, it rained." (This is a simplified example of the logic involved.)
👶 For kids: When something is the other way around!
More Examples
His statement had its converse in her actions.
In logic, the converse of a conditional statement can be a different statement altogether.
How It's Used
"The converse of that statement is false."
"The converse of the theorem also holds true."
A discussion or conversation.
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The two had a long converse about the future.
💡 Simply: When you are talking to someone about something. It could be a long chat or a quick exchange of ideas.
👶 For kids: When you are talking to someone!
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Her thoughtful converse always brightened the mood.
The novel was rich with intricate converse between the characters.
How It's Used
"Their converse was lively and engaging."
"The novel is full of vivid converse."
Opposite; contrary.
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The converse view was also considered.
💡 Simply: The opposite of something. It is when things are in the completely opposite direction.
👶 For kids: When something is the other way around!
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He found the converse outcome surprising.
In the converse situation, the results were quite different.
How It's Used
"The converse argument."
"In the converse case, we have…"
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
have a converse with
To engage in a discussion or chat with someone.
"I hope to have a converse with her soon about the project."
From Middle English conversen, from Old French converser, from Latin conversari (“to live, dwell, associate with”), frequentative of convertere (“to turn about, turn around, turn back”).
Historically, 'converse' was used both as a verb and a noun, often referring to a general exchange of ideas or a friendly talk. It was commonly used in formal writing and literature.
Memory tip
Think of a 'con' as a group and 'verse' as words. So, a group of words, exchanging ideas.
Word Origin
"to turn about, frequentative of convertere (to turn around, turn back)."