| Main Entry: |
reverse |
| Part of Speech: |
noun |
| Definition: |
opposite |
Synonyms: |
about-face, antipode, antipole,
antithesis,
back,
bottom, change of mind, contra,
contradiction,
contradictory,
contrary,
converse,
counter, counterpole, flip side, flip-flop, inverse, other side, overturning,
rear, regression, retrogression, retroversion, reversal, reversement, reversion,
switch,
turn, turn around, turnabout, turning, underside, verso, volte-face, wrong side
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| Notes: |
contrary describes something that contradicts a proposition, converse is used when the elements of a proposition are reversed, opposite pertains to that which is diametrically opposed to a proposition, and reverse can mean each of those
the side of a coin or medal with the main design is the obverse (head), and the other is the reverse (tail) |
Antonyms: |
identical, same
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