reverse

CEFRB1

/ɹɪˈvɜːs/

verb · adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To change something to its opposite or move backward.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Opposite to the usual direction or order.

Examples

  • He did the reverse of what I asked.

  • This problem is the reverse of the previous one.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
3

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. Pertaining to engines, vehicle movement etc. moving in a direction opposite to the usual direction.

  2. To be in the non-default position; to be set for the lesser-used route.

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Opposite, contrary; going in the opposite direction.

More examples

In context

  • You need to reverse your vest, it's back to front.

  • The mirror showed us a reverse view of the scene.

  • We ate the meal in reverse order, starting with dessert and ending with the starter.

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Antonyms

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Origin

verb

From Middle English revers, from Anglo-Norman revers, Middle French revers, and their source, Latin reversus, perfect passive participle of reversō, from re- + versō. Doublet of revers.