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- [ri-vurs]
- /rɪˈvɜrs/
- /rɪˈvɜːs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-vurs]
- /rɪˈvɜrs/
Definitions of reversed word
- adjective reversed opposite or contrary in position, direction, order, or character: an impression reverse to what was intended; in reverse sequence. 1
- adjective reversed with the back or rear part toward the observer: the reverse side of a fabric. 1
- adjective reversed pertaining to or producing movement in a mechanism opposite to that made under ordinary running conditions: a reverse gear; a reverse turbine. 1
- adjective reversed acting in a manner opposite or contrary to that which is usual, as an appliance or apparatus. 1
- adjective reversed noting or pertaining to an image like that seen in a mirror; backward; reversed. 1
- adjective reversed 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 reversed
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 Reversed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reversed 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".
reversed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reversed
adj reversed
- anti-thetical — of the nature of or involving antithesis.
- catabolic — destructive metabolism; the breaking down in living organisms of more complex substances into simpler ones, with the release of energy (opposed to anabolism).
- commutated — to reverse the direction of (a current or currents), as by a commutator.
- inverse — reversed in position, order, direction, or tendency.
- inverted — to turn upside down.
adv reversed
- contra — against
- 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.
- inside out — on the inner side or part of; within: inside the circle; inside the envelope.
verb reversed
- backpedaled — (US) Simple past tense and past participle of backpedal.
- backtracked — Simple past tense and past participle of backtrack.
- contradicted — to assert the contrary or opposite of; deny directly and categorically.
- counterchecked — Simple past tense and past participle of countercheck.
- countermanded — Simple past tense and past participle of countermand.
adjective reversed
noun reversed
- conversed — to talk informally with another or others; exchange views, opinions, etc., by talking.
adverb reversed
- everted — Simple past tense and past participle of evert.
- oppositely — situated, placed, or lying face to face with something else or each other, or in corresponding positions with relation to an intervening line, space, or thing: opposite ends of a room.
Antonyms for reversed
verb reversed
- commanded — to direct with specific authority or prerogative; order: The captain commanded his men to attack.
- counterfeited — Simple past tense and past participle of counterfeit.
- emblematized — Simple past tense and past participle of emblematize.
- impersonated — to assume the character or appearance of; pretend to be: He was arrested for impersonating a police officer.
- mimed — Simple past tense and past participle of mime.
noun reversed
- duplicated — a copy exactly like an original.
- echoed — Simple past tense and past participle of echo.
adjective reversed
- fronted — Simple past tense and past participle of front.
Top questions with reversed
- how can entropy be reversed?
- the boy who reversed himself?
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