I think you are thinking of the phrase  the other way around , which does essentially mean the opposite, but in a specific way. The specific nature of the other way around is that it means that doing what you say in the opposite direction is correct, not necessarily the exact opposite.
You can offer your kitten either dry food, canned food, or both. Be sure to choose food which is designed for kittens. They require a diet which is especially rich in protein, calcium, and other nutrients. Cat food that is for adults is not sufficient.
When weaning kittens, the kittens should receive 3-4 meals a day of this to start. By five weeks old, they should be getting used to their new diet. As the kitten gets comfortable eating the gruel, you will want to slowly decrease the amount of formula in the mix.