Cool MateMeaning of Reverse
to change something completely so that it is the opposite of what it was before
In simple words: To change something to go back to the way it was before.
Reverse in a sentence
- To reverse the decision, the committee held an urgent meeting.
- The engine can reverse the car in a matter of seconds.
- We must reverse our strategy to address the emerging challenges.
- He decided to reverse his stance after hearing the new evidence.
- In mathematics, you can reverse the operation to find the original number.
- To reverse a video, just click on the playback settings.
- You can reverse the order of the list if needed.
- The report will be reversed if the necessary corrections are not made.
- It's interesting how emotions can reverse from happiness to sadness.
- They managed to reverse the decline in sales through innovative marketing.
How to use Reverse
Use 'reverse' in both everyday conversation and formal writing when discussing changing direction or order. Avoid in overly casual settings or when referring to non-physical changes.
Grammar pattern
reverse + object
Memory hint
Think of a car 'reversing' back in a parking lot.
Related words
Collocations with Reverse
- dramatically
- completely
- exactly
- seek to
- try to
- fail to
- dramatically
- completely
- exactly
- seek to
- try to
- fail to
- slowly
- in
- out
- into
- out of
Synonyms for Reverse
- revoke
Common mistakes with Reverse
- Confused with 'inverse' which means opposite in mathematics.
- Using 'reverse' as a noun instead of a verb.
- Not using the correct tense; for example, saying 'reversed' instead of 'reverse' in present tense.
Reverse appears in
Reverse in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عكس
تغيير شيء ما ليعود كما كان سابقًا.
- Bengaliবাংলা
উল্টো করা, বিপরীত করা
কোনো কিছুকে আগের অবস্থায় ফিরিয়ে নিয়ে যাওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Umkehren, Rückgängig machen, Rückwärtsgang
Etwas ändern, um es wieder so zu machen, wie es vorher war.
- SpanishEspañol
Revertir
Cambiar algo para volver a como era antes.
- Persianفارسی
معکوس کردن
تغییر چیزی به حالت قبلی خود.
- FrenchFrançais
Inverser, Revenir en arrière
Changer quelque chose pour qu'il revienne comme avant.
- Hindiहिन्दी
उलटना
किसी चीज़ को वापस वैसा ही कर देना जैसा वह पहले थी।
- ItalianItaliano
Invertire, Annullare, Retromarcia
Cambiare qualcosa per farlo tornare come prima.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Inverter, Reverter
Mudar algo para voltar a ser como era antes.
- RussianРусский
Обратить вспять, Отменить, Задний ход
Изменить что-то, чтобы вернуть к прежнему состоянию.
- Urduاردو
الٹا کرنا، الٹنا
کسی چیز کو اس طرح بدلنا کہ وہ پہلے جیسی ہو جائے۔
- Chinese中文
反转
将某事改变回之前的样子。
More words like Reverse
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbruptB1
Happening suddenly and unexpectedly.
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
- AbundantB1
Existing or occurring in large amounts; plentiful.
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Frequently asked questions about Reverse
What does Reverse mean?
To change something to go back to the way it was before.
What is the definition of Reverse?
to change something completely so that it is the opposite of what it was before
How do you use Reverse in a sentence?
To reverse the decision, the committee held an urgent meeting.
Can you give another example of Reverse?
The engine can reverse the car in a matter of seconds.
What are synonyms for Reverse?
Common alternatives include revoke.
What is the opposite of Reverse?
Opposite meanings include forward, advance.
What words go with Reverse?
It commonly pairs with dramatically, completely, exactly, seek to, try to, fail to, dramatically, completely, exactly, seek to, try to, fail to, slowly, in, out, into, out of.
What are common mistakes when using Reverse?
Confused with 'inverse' which means opposite in mathematics. Using 'reverse' as a noun instead of a verb. Not using the correct tense; for example, saying 'reversed' instead of 'reverse' in present tense.
How do you pronounce Reverse?
US: /["/rɪˈvɜːrs/","/rɪˈvɜːrsɪz/","/rɪˈvɜːrst/","/rɪˈvɜːrsɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈvɜːs/","/rɪˈvɜːsɪz/","/rɪˈvɜːst/","/rɪˈvɜːsɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Reverse?
Use 'reverse' in both everyday conversation and formal writing when discussing changing direction or order. Avoid in overly casual settings or when referring to non-physical changes.
What CEFR level is Reverse?
"Reverse" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.