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reverse

Pronunciation: [/ɹɪˈvɜːs/]

Word

Learn how to use reverse in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “action/change”

(verb) to change something to the opposite or to go backwards. It's like pressing the undo button on a mistake you made.

Example

She reversed her car out of the parking spot.

Example

He accidentally reversed into a tree while backing up.

Example

Can you reverse the order of these numbers?

Context: “opposite”

(noun) the opposite or contrary of something. It's like the reverse side of a piece of paper.

Example

The reverse of happiness is sadness.

Example

There is always a reverse side to every story.

Example

What is the reverse of hot?

How to pronounce reverse

Pronunciation: [/ɹɪˈvɜːs/]

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