nounπShareThe opposite of something."The reverse of a failing grade is a passing grade. "directionwayieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of going backwards; a reversal."The reverse of the usual schedule meant school started an hour later today. "actiondirectionieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of misfortune; a setback."The unexpected illness was a major reverse in their plans for the family vacation. "outcomedisasternegativesituationeventieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe tails side of a coin, or the side of a medal or badge that is opposite the obverse."My grandfather showed me the reverse of his old medal, the one he earned for bravery in the war. "heraldryvalueitemieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe side of something facing away from a viewer, or from what is considered the front; the other side."The reverse side of the letter contained the return address. "positiondirectionpartappearanceieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe gear setting of an automobile that makes it travel backwards."To get to the store faster, I used the car's reverse gear. "vehiclemachinetechnologydirectionieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA thrust in fencing made with a backward turn of the hand; a backhanded stroke."The fencer executed a powerful reverse, surprising her opponent. "sportactionweaponieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA turn or fold made in bandaging, by which the direction of the bandage is changed."The nurse made a reverse in the bandage, wrapping it around the patient's arm in the opposite direction. "medicineanatomyieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn something around so that it faces the opposite direction or runs in the opposite sequence."to reverse a portion of video footage"directionactionmachinevehicletechnologyprocessieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn something inside out or upside down."The chef reversed the omelet, so the cooked side was now on top. "actiondirectionieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo transpose the positions of two things."To get to Grandma's house, we had to reverse the directions on the map. "directionactionpositionprocessieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo change totally; to alter to the opposite."The company reversed its decision to move the office, choosing instead to stay in the current location. "actiondirectionieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo return, come back."After lunch, the students reversed their steps and walked back to class. "directionactionwayieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn away; to cause to depart."The teacher reversed the order of the presentations, sending the students who had finished last first. "directionactionwayieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to return; to recall."The teacher reversed the order of the math problems, starting with the easiest ones first. "actionprocessieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo revoke a law, or to change a decision into its opposite."to reverse a judgment, sentence, or decree"governmentpoliticslawactionieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause a mechanism or a vehicle to operate or move in the opposite direction to normal."To get home faster, I reversed the car. "vehicledirectionmachinetechnicalieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo change the direction of a reaction such that the products become the reactants and vice-versa."The chef reversed the cooking process, turning the cooked vegetables back into raw ingredients. "chemistryscienceprocessdirectionieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place a set of points in the reverse position"To prepare for the test, Sarah reversed the order of the flashcards, placing the hardest questions at the beginning. "positiondirectionactionieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of points) to move from the normal position to the reverse position"The train reversed its direction to go back to the station. "directionpositionactionmachineieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo overthrow; to subvert."The student group tried to reverse the school's strict dress code. "politicsgovernmentactionieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOpposite, contrary; going in the opposite direction."The mirror showed us a reverse view of the scene."directionactionieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπSharePertaining to engines, vehicle movement etc. moving in a direction opposite to the usual direction."He selected reverse gear."vehicledirectionmachinetechnicalieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of points) To be in the non-default position; to be set for the lesser-used route."The reverse route to school is shorter, but it's a bit more winding. "positiontechnicaldirectionieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareTurned upside down; greatly disturbed."The news of his failing grade left his usually cheerful mood in a reverse state. "attitudemindemotionconditionieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareReversed."a reverse shell"directionieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareIn which cDNA synthetization is obtained from an RNA template."The reverse transcription process used in the lab produced a copy of the RNA strand. "biologybiochemistrymedicineieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverbπShareIn a reverse way or direction; in reverse; upside-down."The toddler tried to put on his shoes, but he put them on reverse. "directionwayieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading