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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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REVERSE definition: 1. to change the direction, order, position, result, etc. of something to its opposite: 2. to…. Learn more.
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.
REVERSE meaning: 1. to change the direction, order, position, result, etc. of something to its opposite: 2. to…. Learn more.
reverse is the most general term and may imply change in order, side, direction, meaning. reversed his position on the trade agreement. transpose implies a change in order or relative position of units often through exchange of position. transposed the letters to form an anagram.
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."
Reverse means opposite to what you expect or to what has just been described.
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 verb (CHANGE) to change a situation or change the order of things so that it becomes the opposite: It is unlikely that the judge will reverse his decision. Let's reverse the order - I'll give the first talk and you the second.
REVERSE meaning: 1 : to change (something) to an opposite state or condition; 2 : to cause (something, such as a process) to stop or return to an earlier state
Acting or moving in a way or direction opposite or contrary to the usual. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Reversing the usual effect so as to show white letters, etc. on a black background. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Causing movement backward or in the opposite direction. Reverse gear. Webster's New World.