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Reverse

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Meanings of Reverse

Adjective

  • Opposite; going in the opposite direction.
  • Moving in a direction opposite to the usual direction.

Verb

  • To turn something around so that it faces the opposite direction.
  • To turn something inside out or upside down.
  • To change something to the opposite.
  • To come back or return.

Noun

  • The opposite of something.
  • The act of going backwards; a reversal.
  • A piece of misfortune; a setback.
  • The tails side of a coin, or the side of a medal or badge that is opposite the front.
  • The side of something facing away from a viewer, or from what is considered the front; the other side.
  • The gear setting of a car that makes it go backwards.

Adverb

  • In a reverse way or direction.

Explanation of the word: Reverse

Reverse means to change something to the opposite. For example, if you say 'hello' and then you say 'goodbye', you are reversing what you said.

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Translations for the word: Reverse

hindi
रिवर्स (reverse)

reverse

पीछे (peeche)

peeche

उल्टा (ulta)

ulta

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Reverse

What does 'reverse' mean?
The word 'reverse' means to go backward or to change something to its opposite.
How do you pronounce 'reverse'?
You pronounce 'reverse' like this: ree-VERSE.
What is the origin of the word 'reverse'?
The word 'reverse' comes from the Latin word 'revertere', which means to turn back.
What is the meaning of 'reverse' in Kannada?
The word 'reverse' in Kannada is 'ಹಿಂದಕ್ಕೆ' (Hindakke).