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Adverse — Ad verse, a. [OE. advers, OF. avers, advers, fr. L. adversus, p. p. advertere to turn to. See {Advert}.] [1913 Webster] 1. Acting against, or in a contrary direction; opposed; contrary; opposite; conflicting; as, adverse winds; an adverse party;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Adverse possession — Adverse Ad verse, a. [OE. advers, OF. avers, advers, fr. L. adversus, p. p. advertere to turn to. See {Advert}.] [1913 Webster] 1. Acting against, or in a contrary direction; opposed; contrary; opposite; conflicting; as, adverse winds; an adverse … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adverse — adversely, adv. adverseness, n. /ad verrs , ad verrs/, adj. 1. unfavorable or antagonistic in purpose or effect: adverse criticism. 2. opposing one s interests or desire: adverse circumstances. 3. being or acting in a contrary direction; opposed… … Universalium
adverse — /ˈædvɜs / (say advers), /ədˈvɜs / (say uhd vers) adjective 1. antagonistic in purpose or effect: adverse criticism 2. opposing one s interests or desire: adverse fate; adverse fortune; adverse influences; adverse circumstances. 3. being or acting …
adverse — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French advers, from Latin adversus, past participle of advertere Date: 14th century 1. acting against or in a contrary direction ; hostile < hindered by adverse winds > … New Collegiate Dictionary
adverse — ad•verse [[t]ædˈvɜrs, ˈæd vɜrs[/t]] adj. 1) unfavorable or antagonistic: adverse criticism[/ex] 2) opposing one s interests or wishes: adverse circumstances[/ex] 3) being in an opposite direction: adverse winds[/ex] • Etymology: 1350–1400; <… … From formal English to slang
adverse wind — winds hindering forward progress (in a sailboat, etc.) … English contemporary dictionary
adverse weather — Weather in which flight operations are generally restricted or suspended. Flight in such weather is not recommended. Elements of adverse weather are generally precipitation; clouds, especially those with vertical development; storms; low… … Aviation dictionary
adverse — adj 1. antagonistic, hostile, belligerent, bellicose, pugnacious; averse, unfriendly, uncongenial; antipathetic, antipathetical, repugnant, oppugnant, irreconcilable; injurious, inimical, pernicious, noxious, harmful, hurtful, afflictive,… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
ad|verse´ness — ad|verse «ad VURS, AD vurs; see note below», adjective. 1. unfriendly in purpose or effect; hostile: »His adverse criticisms discouraged me. SYNONYM(S): antagonistic. 2. acting against one s interests; unfavorable; harmful: »adverse circumstances … Useful english dictionary
ad|verse´ly — ad|verse «ad VURS, AD vurs; see note below», adjective. 1. unfriendly in purpose or effect; hostile: »His adverse criticisms discouraged me. SYNONYM(S): antagonistic. 2. acting against one s interests; unfavorable; harmful: »adverse circumstances … Useful english dictionary
