# inverse vs inversely

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### inverse
*adjective · IPA /ɪnˈvɝs/ · frequency rank #16,734*
Opposite in effect, nature or order.

### inversely
*adverb · frequency rank #35,363*
In an inverse order or manner; by inversion.

## Source
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