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180°

180° is the alternative form of 180.

Meaning of 180

Noun

180 (plural 180s)

  1. An instance of spinning 180 degrees, so that one is facing in the opposite direction.
    • He did a 180 off the diving board.
  2. (figuratively) The exact opposite.
    • The friendly welcome was a 180 from what she had been expecting.
  3. (broadly, figuratively) A complete change of direction or opinion.
    • She used to like turnips, but she did a 180 and now hates them.

Questions about 180°

What is 180° the alternative form of?
180° is the alternative form of 180.

Words near 180° in the dictionary

  1. 180
  2. 180-degree rule
  3. 1800
  4. 1800s
  5. 180s
  6. 180°
  7. 1810s
  8. 1820s
  9. 1830s
  10. 1840s
  11. 1850s

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