vice versa

adverb

Synonyms of vice versanext
: with the order changed : with the relations reversed : conversely

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Substitutions Here’s how to substitute heavy cream for half-and-half (and vice versa) when applicable. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 And when the two became a couple nearly three years ago, Kansas City adopted the global superstar as its own, and vice versa through her many return visits to watch football, and bake sourdough bread. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 Few players understand the pressure that comes with leaving Boston for another high-profile destination — or vice versa — better than Lester. Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 After all, Aquarius’ zodiac archetype is all about collective consciousness and the greater good of mankind — there’s no such thing as an individual without a community and vice versa. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for vice versa

Word History

Etymology

Latin

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vice versa was in 1601

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“Vice versa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vice%20versa. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

vice versa

adverb
vi·​ce ver·​sa
ˌvī-si-ˈvər-sə
(ˈ)vīs-ˈvər-
: with the order turned around
exchange money for tokens, rather than vice versa
Etymology

from Latin vice versa "with the order turned around," from vice "in place of, instead" and versa, form of versus "turned," from vertere "to turn" — related to converse, reverse, versatile

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