aversely

a·verse

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-vurs]
- /əˈvɜrs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-vurs]
- /əˈvɜrs/

Definitions of aversely word

adjective aversely having a strong feeling of opposition, antipathy, repugnance, etc.; opposed: He is not averse to having a drink now and then. 1
noun aversely Backward; in a backward direction; as, emitted aversely. 1
adverb aversely With repugnance or aversion; unwillingly. 0

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Origin of aversely

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; (< Middle French) < Latin āversus turned away, averted (past participle of āvertere), equivalent to ā- a-4 + vert- turn + -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Aversely

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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aversely popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for aversely

adverb aversely

reluctantly — unwilling; disinclined: a reluctant candidate.

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