Reverse Meaning

There are 14 meaning(s) for word Reverse

Meaning 1 : the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design

    Synonyms : verso
Meaning 2 : reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

    Synonyms : inverse
Meaning 3 : cancel officially

    Synonyms : annul,  countermand,  lift,  overturn,  repeal,  rescind,  revoke,  vacate
Meaning 4 : change to the contrary

    Example : The trend was reversed

    Synonyms : change by reversal,  turn
Meaning 5 : an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

    Synonyms : black eye,  blow,  reversal,  setback
Meaning 6 : reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of

    Synonyms : invert
Meaning 7 : the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed

    Synonyms : reverse gear
Meaning 8 : turn inside out or upside down

    Synonyms : invert,  turn back
Meaning 9 : directed or moving toward the rear

    Synonyms : rearward
Meaning 10 : rule against

    Synonyms : override,  overrule,  overthrow,  overturn
Meaning 11 : a relation of direct opposition

    Example : we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true

    Synonyms : contrary,  opposite
Meaning 12 : turning in the opposite direction

    Synonyms : reversal,  reversion,  turnabout,  turnaround
Meaning 13 : (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction

Meaning 14 : of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle

    Example : in reverse gear

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