reverse

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle

   in reverse gear

2. 2
   noun

   a relation of direct opposition

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

3. 3
   verb

   change to the contrary

   The trend was reversed

4. 4
   adj

   Opposite, contrary; going in the opposite direction.

   We ate the meal in reverse order, starting with dessert and ending with the starter.

5. 5
   adj

   Pertaining to engines, vehicle movement etc. moving in a direction opposite to the usual direction.

   He selected reverse gear.

6. 6
   adj

   Reversed.

   a reverse shell

7. 7
   adv

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

   The man was killed to feed his image fat / Within this pictured world that ran reverse, / Where miracles alone were ever plain.

8. 8
   noun

   The opposite of something.

   Division is the reverse of multiplication.

Etymology

From Middle English revers, from Anglo-Norman revers, Middle French revers, and their source, Latin reversus, perfect passive participle of reversō, from re- + versō. Doublet of revers.