Definitions
There are 15 meanings of the word
Reverse.
How to pronounce reverse:
US
Reverse - as an adjective
Of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
Example: "In reverse gear"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
forward14Reverse - as a noun
A relation of direct opposition
Example: "We thought sue was older than bill but just the reverse was true"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contrary13opposite12An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
black eyereversal11setback15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
happening17natural eventoccurrence16occurrent13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
verso8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
side5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
obverse12(american football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
run3running8running gamerunning playHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Turning in the opposite direction
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reversal11reversion12turnabout11turnaround11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change of directionreorientation13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Reverse - as an adjective satellite
Reverse - as a verb
Change to the contrary
Example: "The trend was reversed"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
change by reversalturn4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
alternate9flip9flip-flopinterchange17
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switch14tack10turn the tablesturn the tidecommutate15exchange21switch14switch overcorrect11rectify15right9falsify16commute13permute11transpose11metamorphose21transfigure15transmogrify21regress8retrovert12return6revert9turn backdesynchronisedesynchronizedeconsecrate17desecrate12unhallow14undo5
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Rule against
Example: "The republicans were overruled when the house voted on the bill"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
override12overrule11overthrow18overturn11Cancel officially
Example: "He revoked the ban on smoking"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annul5countermand16lift7overturn11repeal8rescind10revoke13vacate11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cancel10strike downHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
Example: "When forming a question, invert the subject and the verb"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
invert9Reverse - as an adverb
In a reverse way or direction; in reverse; upside-down.
Example Sentences
"The car went into reverse and backed out of the parking spot."
"He pressed the reverse button on the remote control to rewind the video."
"The magician performed an amazing reverse card trick."
"The movie showed a reverse sequence of events to reveal the mystery."
"She hit the reverse gear to move the car backward."
Word Game Points
Is REVERSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reverse is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
REVERSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is REVERSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reverse is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordREVERSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is REVERSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reverse is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREVERSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
