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- [ri-vurs]
- /rɪˈvɜrs/
- /rɪˈvɜːs/
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- [ri-vurs]
- /rɪˈvɜrs/
Definitions of reverse word
- adjective reverse opposite or contrary in position, direction, order, or character: an impression reverse to what was intended; in reverse sequence. 1
- adjective reverse with the back or rear part toward the observer: the reverse side of a fabric. 1
- adjective reverse pertaining to or producing movement in a mechanism opposite to that made under ordinary running conditions: a reverse gear; a reverse turbine. 1
- adjective reverse acting in a manner opposite or contrary to that which is usual, as an appliance or apparatus. 1
- adjective reverse noting or pertaining to an image like that seen in a mirror; backward; reversed. 1
- adjective reverse noting or pertaining to printed matter in which what is normally white, as the page of a book, appears as black, and vice versa. 1
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Origin of reverse
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; (noun) Middle English revers < Old French < Latin reversus, past participle of revertere to revert (see verse); (v.) Middle English reversen < Old French reverser < Late Latin reversāre, frequentative of revertere
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Parts of speech for Reverse
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reverse popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reverse
noun reverse
- about-face — An about-face is a complete change of attitude or opinion.
- adversity — an unfortunate event or incident
- antilogy — a contradiction in terms
- antipode — the exact or direct opposite
- antipodes — People sometimes refer to Australia and New Zealand as the Antipodes.
adj reverse
- agin — against
- anti — You can refer to people who are opposed to a particular activity or idea as antis.
- anti-thetical — of the nature of or involving antithesis.
- antipodean — Antipodean describes people or things that come from or relate to Australia and New Zealand.
- antithetic — of the nature of or involving antithesis.
verb reverse
- annul — If an election or a contract is annulled, it is declared invalid, so that legally it is considered never to have existed.
- backlashed — a sudden, forceful backward movement; recoil.
- backlashing — a sudden, forceful backward movement; recoil.
- 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.
- backwater — A backwater is a place that is isolated.
adjective reverse
- antithetical — Something that is antithetical to something else is the opposite of it and is unable to exist with it.
- contrariant — Contrary; opposed; antagonistic; contradictory.
- counter — In a place such as a shop or café, a counter is a long narrow table or flat surface at which customers are served.
- flipside — (music) The B-side of a phonograph record.
- obstructive — to block or close up with an obstacle; make difficult to pass: Debris obstructed the road.
adverb reverse
- contrarily — in a perverse or obstinate manner
- contrariwise — from a contrasting point of view; on the other hand
- conversely — You say conversely to indicate that the situation you are about to describe is the opposite or reverse of the one you have just described.
Antonyms for reverse
verb reverse
- act out — If you act out an event which has happened, you copy the actions which took place and make them into a play.
- assume — If you assume that something is true, you imagine that it is true, sometimes wrongly.
- bodied — of or relating to the body; bodily.
- call on — If you call on someone to do something or call upon them to do it, you say publicly that you want them to do it.
noun reverse
- apery — imitative behaviour; mimicry
- co-ordinate — If you co-ordinate an activity, you organize the various people and things involved in it.
- countertype — an opposite type
- duplication — an act or instance of duplicating.
- germination — to begin to grow or develop.
adj reverse
- as good as — 'As good as' can be used to mean 'almost.'
adv reverse
- as well — You use as well when mentioning something which happens in the same way as something else already mentioned, or which should be considered at the same time as that thing.
- correspondingly — You use correspondingly when describing a situation which is closely connected with one you have just mentioned or is similar to it.
- in addition — also, as well
- likewise — moreover; in addition; also; too: She is likewise a fine lawyer.
adjective reverse
adverb reverse
- withal — with it all; as well; besides.
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