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- Dictionaryreverse/rɪˈvəːs/
verb
- 1. move backwards: "the lorry reversed into the back of a bus" Similar Opposite
- 2. make (something) the opposite of what it was: "the damage done to the ozone layer may be reversed" Similar Opposite
adjective
- 1. going in or turned towards the direction opposite to that previously stated: "the trend appears to be going in the reverse direction" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a complete change of direction or action: "the gall actuates a reverse of photosynthesis"
- 2. the opposite to that previously stated: "he didn't feel homesick—quite the reverse" Similar
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The meaning of REVERSE is opposite or contrary to a previous or normal condition. How to use reverse in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Reverse.
REVERSE definition: 1. to change the direction, order, position, result, etc. of something to its opposite: 2. to…. Learn more.
Reverse definition: opposite or contrary in position, direction, order, or character. See examples of REVERSE used in a sentence.
REVERSE meaning: 1. to change the direction, order, position, result, etc. of something to its opposite: 2. to…. Learn more.
To reverse means to turn back, take the opposite direction, go the other way. Many things can be reversed: you can reverse a decision, you can reverse a car — by putting it in the gear called "reverse."
1. The opposite or contrary: All along we thought Sue was older than Bill, but just the reverse was true. 2. a. The back or rear part: the reverse of the flyer. b. The side of a coin or medal that does not carry the principal design; the verso. 3. A change to an opposite position, condition, or direction. 4.
REVERSE definition: 1. to drive a vehicle backwards: 2. to change a situation or change the order of things so that it…. Learn more.
Definitions of 'reverse'. 1. When someone or something reverses a decision, policy, or trend, they change it to the opposite decision, policy, or trend. [...] 2. If you reverse the order of a set of things, you arrange them in the opposite order, so that the first thing comes last. [...]
Acting or moving in a way or direction opposite or contrary to the usual. Reversing the usual effect so as to show white letters, etc. on a black background. Causing movement backward or in the opposite direction. Reverse gear. The opposite or contrary of something.
To reverse is to place or move something so that it is facing in the opposite direction from the one faced previously: to reverse from right to left; to reverse a decision. to invert is to turn upside down: to invert a stamp in printing; to invert a bowl over a plate.