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Definition

Reverse means to do something in the opposite way. For example, if you are walking forward, you can reverse by walking backwards.

In science, the reverse can also mean changing the direction of something. For example, you can reverse the flow of electricity by changing the polarity of the battery.

How can the word be used?

The car reversed direction.

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Different forms of the word

Noun:

  • the opposite of something.
  • a change in direction.

Verb:

  • to change something to its opposite.
  • to change the direction of something.

Etymology

The word "reverse" comes from the Latin word "revertere", which means "to turn back".

The first recorded use of the word "reverse" in English was in the 13th century.

Question

What actions can be reversed?