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Adverse vs. averse
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21-09-2016 09:06:21 .
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Both of them are adjectives. 'Adverse' means a sense of hostility. 'Averse' is used to describe people and it means feelings that are opposed or declined. It is idiomatic and opposite of willingness or agreement. The two words are definitely not interchangeable. 

The adjective adverse means - antagonistic, opposing, harmful, hostile and unfavourable. 
  • Adverse conditions like fog affect the visibility. 
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    The adjective averse means - strongly declined, unwilling or loath. 
    Averse is usually followed by the preposition 'to' and occasionally. 
    The noun form of averse is 'aversion'. 
  • The company staff is averse to change. 
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