HyperDic: obverse

English > 2 senses of the word obverse:
NOUNcognitionobversethe more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides
artifactobversethe side of a coin or medal bearing the principal stamp or design
obverse > pronunciation
Soundsahbver's
Rhymesadverse ... worse: 27 rhymes with ers...
English > obverse: 2 senses > noun 1, cognition
MeaningThe more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides.
Example"the obverse of this issue"
Broaderoption, alternative, choiceOne of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
English > obverse: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningThe side of a coin or medal bearing the principal stamp or design.
Part ofcoinA flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
Narrowerhead(usually plural) the obverse side of a coin that usually bears the representation of a person's head
BroadersideAn extended outer surface of an object
Oppositereverse, versoThe side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
Spanishanverso
Catalananvers, endret

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