reverse


Meanings

  • a relation of direct opposition;
    • "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"
  • the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
  • an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
  • the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
  • (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
  • turning in the opposite direction
  • change to the contrary;
    • "The trend was reversed"
  • turn inside out or upside down
  • rule against;
  • cancel officially;
  • reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of;
  • directed or moving toward the rear;
  • of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle;
    • "in reverse gear"
  • reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
  • REVERSE v -VERSED, -VERSING, -VERSES to turn or move in the opposite direction


Scrabble Score: 10

reverse is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

reverse is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

reverse is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 11

reverse is a valid Words With Friends word