Word: Reverse
How to pronounce: rɪˈvɜːs
Intransitive verb
Definitions:
1. Move backward.
Example sentences: "The truck reversed into the back of a bus"
Adjective
Definitions:
1. Going in or turned toward the direction opposite to that previously stated.
Example sentences: "The trend appears to be going in the reverse direction"
Noun
Definitions:
1. A complete change of direction or action.
Example sentences: "The growth actuates a reverse of photosynthesis"
2. The opposite or contrary to that previously stated.
Example sentences: "He didn't feel homesick—quite the reverse"
3. An adverse change of fortune; a setback or defeat.
Example sentences: "The team suffered its heaviest reverse of the season"
4. The opposite side or face to the observer.
Example sentences: "The address is given on the reverse of this leaflet"
Synonyms:
reverse gear
turnaround
inverse
negative
turn back
setback
turnabout
opposite
revertive
contrary
counter
back
antithesis
backwards
reverse running
return stroke
return run
back stroke
turn
will turn
invert
flip
override
annul
repeal
revoke
countermand
lift
overrule
rescind
vacate
inverted
backward
overturn
overthrow
Antonyms:
direct
immediate
Derivations:
reversal
reverser
reversion
reversed
reversely
reversing
reversible
reversionary
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Reverse in Other Languages...
Spanish: Inverso
German: Cowgirl
French: Inverser
Italian: Reverse
Turkish: Tersi
