versa
word
Definition
'Versa' is used almost only in the phrase 'vice versa', which means the other way around; the reverse of what was just said is also true.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly appears only as part of 'vice versa', not used on its own. 'Vice versa' is formal or neutral and signals symmetry in relationships or situations. Do not use 'versa' by itself in English.
Spanish: viceversaPortuguese (BR): vice-versaPortuguese (PT): vice-versaChinese (Simplified): 反之亦然Chinese (Traditional): 反之亦然Hindi: और इसके विपरीतArabic: والعكس صحيحBengali: উল্টোটা (শুধুমাত্র 'vice versa'-তে ব্যবহৃত)Russian: наоборот (только в составе 'vice versa')Japanese: 逆もまた同様（'vice versa' の形でのみ使用）Vietnamese: ngược lại (chỉ dùng trong 'vice versa')Korean: 반대도 마찬가지 (주로 'vice versa'로만 사용)Turkish: tam tersi (yalnızca 'vice versa' ifadesinde kullanılır)Urdu: اُلٹا (صرف 'vice versa' میں استعمال ہوتا ہے)Indonesian: sebaliknya (hanya dipakai dalam 'vice versa')
Example Sentences
I help you, and you help me, and vice versa.
basic
The teacher learns from the students and vice versa.
basic
You’re welcome to call me anytime, and vice versa.
natural
Sometimes parents influence their kids a lot, but sometimes it's vice versa.
natural
Cats can be afraid of dogs, and vice versa.
basic
Some foods are good for people but bad for dogs, and vice versa.
natural