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reverse
(r/I/'v/[@]/rs )

adjective (a)

  • of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle(adj.all)
    Example:
    In reverse gear.
    Antonym:
    forward
    source: wordnet30
  • Turned backward; having a contrary or opposite direction; hence; opposite or contrary in kind; as, the reverse order or method.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • a relation of direct opposition(noun.linkdef)
    Example:
    We thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true.
    Synonym:
    contrary, opposite
    source: wordnet30
  • the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    reverse gear
    source: wordnet30
  • an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating(noun.event)
    Synonym:
    black eye, blow, reversal, setback
    source: wordnet30
  • the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    verso
    Antonym:
    obverse
    source: wordnet30
  • (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction(noun.act)
    source: wordnet30
  • turning in the opposite direction(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    reversal, reversion, turnabout, turnaround
    source: wordnet30
  • That which appears or is presented when anything, as a lance, a line, a course of conduct, etc., is reverted or turned contrary to its natural direction.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • directed or moving toward the rear(adj.all)
    Synonym:
    rearward
    source: wordnet30
  • reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect(adj.all)
    Synonym:
    inverse
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • change to the contrary(verb.change)
    Example:
    The trend was reversed.
    Synonym:
    change by reversal, turn
    source: wordnet30
  • turn inside out or upside down(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    invert, turn back
    source: wordnet30
  • rule against(verb.cognition)
    Synonym:
    override, overrule, overthrow, overturn
    source: wordnet30
  • cancel officially(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    annul, countermand, lift, overturn, repeal, rescind, revoke, vacate
    source: wordnet30
  • reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    invert
    source: wordnet30
  • To turn back; to cause to face in a contrary direction; to cause to depart.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To return; to revert.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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