English

Alternative forms

• the other way around

Adverb

the other way round ‎(not comparable)

1. The same but with the mentioned things or people in reverse order or position.
   • 1979, Honor Tracy, The Ballad of Castle Reef, page 45

     At dinner Marigold had the Rector on her right and the Colonel on her left, Francis had their wives the other way round to avoid any signs of preference, …

2. In reversed orientation.

   If it isn't working, try turning the battery the other way round.

Synonyms

• (same, but with mentioned things in reverse order): conversely, vice versa
• (in reversed orientation): backwards

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