In the contrast, conversely? Both of them are used to describe a opposite situation at the beginning of a new expression. But what's the difference in detail? Would you like to help me on this quest

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In the contrast, conversely? Both of them are used to describe a opposite situation at the beginning of a new expression. But what's the difference in detail? Would you like to help me on this question?

Jan 15, 2019 7:01 AM

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Conversely = On the contrary. It's used when the two things being compared are opposite. e.g. I like football. Conversely, my wife hates football. "In contrast" (no "the") is for this kind of contrast. e.g. I like coffee. In contrast, my wife likes tea. Tea and coffee are not opposites but different. Use "conversely" and "in contrast" in formal situations, not like my examples!

January 15, 2019

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