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reverse Definition and Meaning in English (reverse definition)

noun
Synonyms:oppositeinversebackward
Quick Answer • Definition

Reverse definition: The opposite side, direction, or order of something.

Definitions of Reverse

  1. 1noun

    The opposite side, direction, or order of something.

  2. 2verb

    To turn something the other way around or change it to its opposite.

  3. 3adjective

    Opposite or contrary to what is expected or previously stated.

Example Sentences

casual

“He put the car in reverse to back out of the parking spot.”

formal

“The court decided to reverse the previous judgment.”

casual

“She always does the reverse of what I ask.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensereversed
present participlereversing
nounreversal
adjectivereversible
adverbreversibly

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

reverse coursecollocation

To change one's direction or policy completely.

reverse psychologyexpression

A method of persuasion involving the advocacy of a belief or behavior opposite to the one desired.

reverse charge callcollocation

A telephone call where the recipient, not the caller, pays the cost.

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What is the meaning of Reverse in English?▼
Reverse definition: The opposite side, direction, or order of something.
How do you translate 'Reverse' to English?▼
'Reverse' translates to 'reverse' in English. Reverse definition: The opposite side, direction, or order of something.
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