REVERSE
/ɹɪˈvɜːs/ ► audio Scrabble 10 Words With Friends 11
Definition
- adjective directed or moving toward the rear.
— synonyms: rearward
- adjective of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle.
- adjective reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect.
— synonyms: inverse
- verb change to the contrary.
— synonyms: change_by_reversal, turn
- verb turn inside out or upside down.
— synonyms: turn_back, invert
- verb rule against.
— synonyms: overrule, overturn, override, overthrow
- verb cancel officially.
— synonyms: revoke, annul, lift, countermand, repeal, overturn, rescind, vacate
- verb reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of.
— synonyms: invert
- noun a relation of direct opposition.
— synonyms: contrary, opposite
- noun the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed.
— synonyms: reverse_gear
- noun an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes.
— synonyms: reversal, setback, blow, black_eye
- noun the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design.
— synonyms: verso
- noun (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction.
- noun turning in the opposite direction.
— synonyms: reversion, reversal, turnabout, turnaround
Examples
- “We believed the Chinese weren't ready for us. In fact, the reverse was true.”
- “to reverse a portion of video footage”
- “to reverse a judgment, sentence, or decree”
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