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Synonyms of reverse

3 similar words · 5 opposite words

Another word for reverse is transpose. Other synonyms of reverse are upside down and reverse gear. The opposite of reverse is unreverse.

Synonyms and similar words for reverse

adverbIn a reverse way or direction; in reverse; upside-down.

nounThe gear setting of an automobile that makes it travel backwards. (Denoted with symbol R on a...

  • reverse gearA gear (setting) in a vehicle's transmission which, when selected, makes the vehicle move backward. (Denoted with...

nounSynonym of transpose.

  • transposeA graph whose every edge has had its direction reversed.

Opposite of reverse

adjectiveAntonym(s) of “rail transport”.

  • normalIn the default position, set for the most frequently used route.

nounMore antonyms

  • obverseThe heads side of a coin, or the side of a medal or badge that has the principal design.

verbAntonym(s) of “to turn something in the opposite direction”.

  • unreverseTo restore from a reversed state; to reverse again, so as to turn the right way round.

verbAntonym(s) of “rail transport”.

Meaning of reverse

  1. adjective Opposite, contrary; going in the opposite direction.
  2. adjective Pertaining to engines, vehicle movement etc. moving in a direction opposite to the usual direction.
  3. adjective To be in the non-default position; to be set for the lesser-used route.

Full definition of reverse

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Questions about synonyms of reverse

What is another word for reverse?
Reverse has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as transpose, upside down and reverse gear.
What is the opposite of reverse?
The opposite of reverse is unreverse.
What does reverse mean?
Reverse means opposite, contrary; going in the opposite direction.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: reverse (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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