reverse

NOUNVERBADJECTIVE /rɪ'vɜrs/
7 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH R

reverse is a valid 7-letter word worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
R1E1V4E1R1S1E1
1 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =10 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 20TRIPLE WORD → 30
MEANING

What does reverse mean?

NOUN · 6 SENSES
1

The side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design.

SYNONYMS
ANTONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
2

A relation of direct opposition.

“we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true”

4

(American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction.

5

An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating.

NARROWER
6

The gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed.

SYNONYMS
VERB · 5 SENSES
1

Rule against.

BROADER
RELATED
3

Change to the contrary.

“The trend was reversed”

BROADER
4

Reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of.

SYNONYMS
BROADER
5

Turn inside out or upside down.

OTHER · 1 SENSE
1

Of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle.

“in reverse gear”

ANTONYMS
ADJECTIVE · 2 SENSES
1

Reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect.

SYNONYMS
SIMILAR
2

Directed or moving toward the rear.

SYNONYMS
SIMILAR
AT THE BOARD

Anagrams of reverse

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