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adverse
What does adverse mean?
adverse (adjective): opposed; contrary; opposing one's interests or desire.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use adverse in a sentence?
- Adverse circumstances. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
Where does adverse come from?
First attested around 1374, from Old French avers (French adverse).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “adverse” mean?
opposed; contrary; opposing one's interests or desire
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close to the center, located near or closer to center
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happening without warning or in a short space of time
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having a suitable conformity to basic moral standards
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