reverse

Definition

• n. a relation of direct opposition
• n. the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
• n. an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
• n. the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design

Word forms

Past participle

reversed

Present participle

reversing

Past tense

reversed

Third person singular

reverses

Example sentences

1. n.

   The reverse of success is failure, and we must learn from our mistakes.

2. a.

   The reverse side of the coin has a different design.

3. vt.

   The engineer had to reverse the process to fix the error.

4. vi.

   Please reverse and park the car in the garage.

5. 計

   In programming, you can reverse the string using a simple function.