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    obverse
    /ˈɒbvəːs/

    noun

    • 1. the side of a coin or medal bearing the head or principal design.
    • 2. the opposite or counterpart of a fact or truth: "true solitude is the obverse of true society"

    adjective

    • 1. of or denoting the obverse of a coin or medal.
    • 2. corresponding to something else as its opposite or counterpart: "the obverse fates of the principals"

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  2. The meaning of OBVERSE is facing the observer or opponent. How to use obverse in a sentence. Did you know?

  3. OBVERSE definition: 1. the other side of something: 2. the front side of a coin that has the main picture on it 3. the…. Learn more.

  4. 1. The side of a coin, medal, or badge that bears the principal stamp or design. 2. The more conspicuous of two possible alternatives, cases, or sides: the obverse of this issue. 3.

  5. 1. facing or turned towards the observer. 2. forming or serving as a counterpart. 3. (of certain plant leaves) narrower at the base than at the top. noun. 4. a counterpart or complement.

  6. OBVERSE meaning: 1. the other side of something: 2. the front side of a coin that has the main picture on it 3. the…. Learn more.

  7. Obverse definition: the side of a coin, medal, flag, etc., that bears the principal design (opposed to reverse).. See examples of OBVERSE used in a sentence.

  8. What does the word obverse mean? There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the word obverse. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. obverse has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. coins and banknotes (mid 1600s) plants (late 1700s) insects (1820s) logic (1870s) See meaning & use.

  9. Corresponding; complementary. When you speak clearly, people understand you. If you don't mumble, the obverse effect is observed. Wiktionary. noun. The side, as of a coin or medal, bearing the date and the main image or design. Webster's New World.

  10. A complete guide to the word "OBVERSE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  11. Definition of obverse noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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