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   Ob·verse

   noun

   • 1. the side of a coin or medal bearing the head or principal design.
   • ▪ the design or inscription on the obverse side of a coin or medal.
   • 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"
   • 3. narrower at the base or point of attachment than at the apex or top: "an obverse leaf"

   Word Origin mid 17th century (in the sense ‘turned towards the observer’): from Latin obversus, past participle of obvertere ‘turn towards’ (see obvert).

   Derivatives

   • 1. obversely adverb

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

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4. www.dictionary.com · browse · obverseOBVERSE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. the side of a coin, medal, flag, etc., that bears the principal design ( reverse). the front or principal surface of anything. a counterpart.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org · dictionary · englishOBVERSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   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.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org · english · obverseOBVERSE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   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. www.thefreedictionary.com · obverseObverse - definition of obverse by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

8. www.vocabulary.com · dictionary · obverseObverse - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   The obverse is the main, or primary, side of something that has two sides. The obverse of a quarter is the side with the handsome profile of George Washington on it.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com · dictionary · englishOBVERSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.