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- [verb in-vurt; adjective, noun in-vurt]
- /verb ɪnˈvɜrt; adjective, noun ˈɪn vɜrt/
- /ɪnˈvɜːt/
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- [verb in-vurt; adjective, noun in-vurt]
- /verb ɪnˈvɜrt; adjective, noun ˈɪn vɜrt/
Definitions of invert word
- verb with object invert to turn upside down. 1
- verb with object invert to reverse in position, order, direction, or relationship. 1
- verb with object invert to turn or change to the opposite or contrary, as in nature, bearing, or effect: to invert a process. 1
- verb with object invert to turn inward or back upon itself. 1
- verb with object invert to turn inside out. 1
- verb with object invert Chemistry. to subject to inversion. 1
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Origin of invert
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin invertere to turn upside down or inside out, equivalent to in- in-2 + vertere to turn; see verse
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Parts of speech for Invert
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
invert popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for invert
verb invert
- revert — to return to a former habit, practice, belief, condition, etc.: They reverted to the ways of their forefathers.
- convert — If you convert a vehicle or piece of equipment, you change it so that it can use a different fuel.
- capsize — If you capsize a boat or if it capsizes, it turns upside down in the water.
- renege — Cards. to play a card that is not of the suit led when one can follow suit; break a rule of play.
- backtrack — If you backtrack on a statement or decision you have made, you do or say something that shows that you no longer agree with it or support it.
Antonyms for invert
verb invert
- grow — to increase by natural development, as any living organism or part by assimilation of nutriment; increase in size or substance.
- persist — to continue steadfastly or firmly in some state, purpose, course of action, or the like, especially in spite of opposition, remonstrance, etc.: to persist in working for world peace; to persist in unpopular political activities.
- remain — to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified: to remain at peace.
- straighten — make straight
- hold — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
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