REVERSE

RE ·VER ·SE 2 syllables

B1 · Intermediate 📏 7 letters 🎲 Scrabble 10 ✅ valid word

Useful in everyday and work contexts.

noun
  1. a relation of direct opposition
  2. the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
  3. an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes
  4. the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design

💬 Examples

  • "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"
  • "something that is thwarting or frustrating"

🔗 Similar words

contraryoppositereverse_gearreversalsetbackblow
verb
  1. change to the contrary
  2. turn inside out or upside down
  3. rule against
  4. cancel officially

💬 Examples

  • "The trend was reversed"
  • "the tides turned against him"
  • "The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill"
  • "He revoked the ban on smoking"

🔗 Similar words

change_by_reversalturnturn_backinvertoverruleoverturn
adjective
  1. directed or moving toward the rear
  2. of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
  3. reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

💬 Examples

  • "a rearward glance"
  • "a rearward movement"
  • "in reverse gear"

🔗 Similar words

rearwardinverse
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