Basic Details
Word: Vice versa
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: The other way around; in reverse order from the way something has been stated or is true.
Synonyms: Conversely, the other way around, reciprocally
Antonyms: Similarly, likewise (in some contexts)
Idioms and Phrases
- Vice versa: Used to express that the reverse of what has been said is also true. Example: "She doesn't trust him, and vice versa."
- Not only... but also vice versa: Indicates mutual or reversed conditions. Example: "He helps her, not only with chores but emotionally too - and vice versa."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I don't like him, and vice versa.
Example 2: The teacher learns from the students and vice versa.
Example 3: They respect each other, and the feeling is mutual - vice versa.
Fun Fact
"Vice versa" is a Latin phrase that literally means "the position being reversed." It has been adopted into English for centuries and is still widely used in formal and informal contexts.
Famous Quote
"People inspire you, or they drain you - pick them wisely, and vice versa." Hans F. Hansen
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "vice versa" mean?
a) Something done twice
b) In reverse or opposite order
c) Extremely valuable
d) Very rare
Answer: b) In reverse or opposite order
2. Which of these is a synonym of "vice versa"?
a) Similarly
b) Also
c) Conversely
d) Exactly
Answer: c) Conversely
3. Which is an antonym of "vice versa"?
a) Reciprocally
b) Likewise
c) Inversely
d) Oppositely
Answer: b) Likewise
4. Which sentence uses "vice versa" correctly?
a) She gave him the gift, vice versa.
b) The results were good, vice versa.
c) I help him with his work, and vice versa.
d) The dog barked at the cat, vice versa.
Answer: c) I help him with his work, and vice versa.
5. What does the phrase "not only... but also vice versa" imply?
a) A one-sided action
b) A repeated action
c) Mutual or reversed actions
d) An unrelated consequence
Answer: c) Mutual or reversed actions
