What is "reverse" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does reverse mean in English? Meaning of reverse definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "reverse" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "reverse": a relation of direct opposition

Noun

  • Meaning: a relation of direct opposition
  • Example: we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
  • Synonyms: contrary opposite reverse
  • Hypernyms: oppositeness opposition
  • Pronunciation in UK: /ɹɪˈvəːs/

    Meaning of "reverse": change to the contrary

    Verb

  • Meaning: change to the contrary
  • Example: The trend was reversed the tides turned against him public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a White House intern
  • Synonyms: change by reversal reverse turn
  • Hyponyms: alternate commutate commute correct deconsecrate desecrate desynchronise desynchronize exchange falsify flip flip-flop interchange metamorphose permute rectify regress retrovert return revert right switch switch over tack transfigure transmogrify transpose turn back turn the tables turn the tide undo unhallow
  • Hypernyms: change
  • Also see: cut switch off switch on turn off turn on turn out
  • Pronunciation in UK: /ɹɪˈvəːs/

    Meaning of "reverse": directed or moving toward the rear

    Adjective

  • Meaning: directed or moving toward the rear
  • Example: a rearward glance a rearward movement
  • Synonyms: rearward reverse
  • Similar: backward
  • Pronunciation in UK: /ɹɪˈvəːs/

    Meaning of "reverse": the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed

    Noun

  • Meaning: the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
  • Synonyms: reverse reverse gear
  • Hypernyms: gear gear mechanism
  • Pronunciation in UK: /ɹɪˈvəːs/

    Meaning of "reverse": turn inside out or upside down

    Verb

  • Meaning: turn inside out or upside down
  • Synonyms: invert reverse turn back
  • Hypernyms: alter change modify
  • Pronunciation in UK: /ɹɪˈvəːs/

    Meaning of "reverse": of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle

    Adjective

  • Meaning: of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
  • Example: in reverse gear
  • Synonyms: reverse
  • Antonyms: forward
  • Pronunciation in UK: /ɹɪˈvəːs/

    Meaning of "reverse": an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

    Noun

  • Meaning: an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
  • Synonyms: black eye blow reversal reverse setback
  • Hyponyms: whammy
  • Hypernyms: happening natural event occurrence occurrent
  • Pronunciation in UK: /ɹɪˈvəːs/

    Meaning of "reverse": rule against

    Verb

  • Meaning: rule against
  • Example: The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill
  • Synonyms: override overrule overthrow overturn reverse
  • Hypernyms: decree rule
  • Pronunciation in UK: /ɹɪˈvəːs/

    Meaning of "reverse": reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

    Adjective

  • Meaning: reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
  • Synonyms: inverse reverse
  • Similar: backward
  • Pronunciation in UK: /ɹɪˈvəːs/

    Meaning of "reverse": the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design

    Noun

  • Meaning: the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
  • Synonyms: reverse verso
  • Hyponyms: tail
  • Hypernyms: side
  • Antonyms: obverse
  • Pronunciation in UK: /ɹɪˈvəːs/

    Meaning of "reverse": cancel officially

    Verb

  • Meaning: cancel officially
  • Example: He revoked the ban on smoking lift an embargo vacate a death sentence
  • Synonyms: annul countermand lift overturn repeal rescind reverse revoke vacate
  • Hyponyms: go back on renege renege on renegue on
  • Hypernyms: cancel strike down
  • Pronunciation in UK: /ɹɪˈvəːs/

    Meaning of "reverse": (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

  • Meaning: (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
  • Synonyms: reverse
  • Hyponyms: double reverse
  • Hypernyms: run running running game running play
  • Pronunciation in UK: /ɹɪˈvəːs/

    Meaning of "reverse": reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of

    Verb

  • Meaning: reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
  • Example: when forming a question, invert the subject and the verb
  • Synonyms: invert reverse
  • Hypernyms: reorder
  • Pronunciation in UK: /ɹɪˈvəːs/

    Meaning of "reverse": turning in the opposite direction

    Noun

  • Meaning: turning in the opposite direction
  • Synonyms: reversal reverse reversion turnabout turnaround
  • Hyponyms: about turn about-face u-turn
  • Hypernyms: change of direction reorientation
  • Pronunciation in UK: /ɹɪˈvəːs/

  • Adjective: Opposite, contrary; going in the opposite direction. [from 14th c.] We ate the meal in reverse order, starting with dessert and ending with the starter. The mirror showed us a reverse view of the scene.Pertaining to engines, vehicle movement etc. moving in a direction opposite to the usual direction. [from 19th c.] He selected reverse gear.(rail transport, of points) to be in the non-default position; to be set for the lesser-used route.Turned upside down; greatly disturbed. Gower He found the sea diverse / With many a windy storm reverse.Gower He found the sea diverse / With many a windy storm reverse.(botany) Reversed. a reverse shell
  • Synonyms:

    reversal, about-face, antithesis, back, underside, regression, inverse, bottom, flip-flop, retrogression, reversion, converse, contradictory, antipode, rear, counter, contradiction, turnabout, turn, switch, contrary, flip side, contra, overturning, verso, turning, retroversion, volte-face, antipole, change of mind, counterpole, other side, reversement, turn around, wrong side, reversal, blow, repulse, misfortune, disappointment, catastrophe, misadventure, defeat, conquering, setback, check, trial, mishap, affliction, vicissitude, bath, turnabout, adversity, hardship, vanquishment, shift, overturn, rearrange, interchange, inverse, capsize, exchange, revert, invert, backtrack, transpose, back, backpedal, upset, switch, flip-flop, transfer, about-face, retreat, back up, double back, go back, turn over, upend, evert, evaginate, go backwards, move backwards, transplace, turn around, turn back, quash, invalidate, repeal, revoke, modify, dismantle, undo, nullify, lift, annul, overturn, overrule, alter, rescind, convert, backtrack, recall, upset, backpedal, countermand, negate, flip-flop, renege, overthrow, retract, double back, set aside, declare null and void, overset, turn around, turn the tables,

    Antonyms:

    stagnation, good luck, progress, success, same, front, top, identical, good fortune, happiness, miracle, relief, success, encouragement, favor, good luck, aid, assistance, progress, good fortune, boost, comfort, help, wonder, benefit, blessing, triumph, identical, same, enforce, go ahead, hold, keep, advance, do, meet, reserve, permit, sanction, validate, enforce, go ahead, allow, approve, pass, keep, retain, hold, do, meet, reserve,

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