obverse

CEFRC2

/ˈɑb.vɚs/

noun · adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The front side of a coin or medal.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Corresponding; complementary.

Examples

  • The scholar's monograph on ancient coins detailed the obverse and reverse of each specimen.

  • The obverse of peace is war.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Having the base, or end next to the attachment, narrower than the top.

  2. The heads side of a coin, or the side of a medal or badge that has the principal design.

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Turned or facing toward the observer.

More examples

In context

  • The obverse side of the gravestone has the inscription.

  • When you speak clearly, people understand you. If you don't mumble, the obverse effect is observed.

  • an obverse leaf

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Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The blank side of the coin is often called the front and features the head.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From Latin obversus, 1650s.