English adjective: converse | |||
1. | converse of words so related that one reverses the relation denoted by the other | ||
Samples | `parental' and `filial' are converse terms. | ||
Similar | antonymous | ||
Antonyms | synonymous | ||
2. | converse turned about in order or relation | ||
Samples | Transposed letters. | ||
Synonyms | reversed, transposed | ||
Similar | backward | ||
Antonyms | forward | ||
English noun: converse | |||
1. | converse (communication) a proposition obtained by conversion | ||
Broader (hypernym) | proposition | ||
English verb: converse | |||
1. | converse (communication) carry on a conversation | ||
Examples | Sam and Sue converse, Sam wants to converse with Sue | ||
Synonyms | discourse | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | speak, talk | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | argue, chaffer, chat, chatter, chew the fat, chit-chat, chitchat, claver, confab, confabulate, contend, debate, fence, gossip, interview, interview, interview, jaw, natter, question, shoot the breeze, visit | ||