obverse
noun [U] /ˈɒb.vɜːs/
/ɑːbˈvɝːs/ formalDefinition
› the other side of something: False humility and its obverse, arrogance, are equally unpleasant. Of course, the obverse of the theory may also be true. → Synonym opposite nounSurfaces of objectsEdges and extremities of objects the obverse specialized › the front side of a coin that has the main picture on itSurfaces of objectsEdges and extremities of objects
(Definition of obverse noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -backed suffix (BACK PART)
- back noun (FURTHEST PART)
- base noun (BOTTOM)
- bed noun (BOTTOM)
- bottom noun (LOWEST PLACE)
- crust noun
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