reverse — to change something to its opposite state or direction
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to change something to its opposite state or direction
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈvɜːrs/
Example Sentences
- My mom tried reverse psychology by saying 'Don't clean your room' - and it actually worked!
- The company's fortune reversed dramatically after the new CEO took over.
- I accidentally put my shirt on in reverse and wondered why everyone was staring at me.
reverse
VERB[/rɪˈvɜːrs/]
to change something to its opposite state or direction
The driver reversed the car carefully out of the narrow parking space.
The factory tried to reverse the environmental damage caused by pollution. (BACK + OPPOSITE DIRECTION = REVERSE → reverse means moving back or changing into the opposite direction)
Reverse the curse — rehearse, disperse, and return to the universe.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'reversus', the past participle of 'revertere' (to turn back), composed of 're-' (back) and 'vertere' (to turn). The word entered Middle English through Old French 'revers'.
Breakdown
re- (back) + verse (turn, from Latin vertere) = reverse
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📝Examples
“My mom tried reverse psychology by saying 'Don't clean your room' - and it actually worked!”
“The company's fortune reversed dramatically after the new CEO took over.”
“I accidentally put my shirt on in reverse and wondered why everyone was staring at me.”
“The court reversed its earlier decision based on new evidence.”
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