vice versa

Definition

The same but with the two items mentioned reversed.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin ablative absolute vice versā (“the position having been reversed”), from feminine third declension noun vicis (“arrangement, order, position”) + feminine ablative singular of perfect passive participle versus, from vertō (“to turn, to reverse”).

Example Sentences

• "Since there are two contestants left in the race, either Bob will come first place and Alice second place, or vice versa."
• "The most loved scholar of the university wrote a memorable diary to his students, and vice versa, the students wrote to him."
• "I’m going to give her a diamond necklace for her birthday, and vice versa, she’s going to get me a Premium Pass for FIFA 24 for mine."