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Adverse vs. Averse
Adverse
/ˈædvɜːs/Examples:
The athlete faced adverse conditions during the race.Despite adverse reviews, the film became a cult hit.The project encountered adverse financial circumstances.
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Averse
/əˈvɜːs/Examples:
He's averse to taking on more responsibilities at work.She felt averse to trying the new exotic cuisine for dinner.Many investors are averse to high-risk opportunities.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Adverse refers to something that is harmful or unfavorable.
- Averse indicates a strong dislike or opposition to something.
- Think of adverse as referring to external conditions, like adverse weather.
- Consider averse as involving personal feelings or attitudes, like being averse to eating broccoli.
- Remember that adverse affects situations, while averse affects personal judgments.
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