re
verse
Plural
reverses
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a gear in a vehicle's transmission system used to make it move backward
- She shifted into reverse to back out of the parking space.
- He struggled to find reverse while trying to parallel park.
- When the reverse failed, the mechanic suggested replacing the transmission.
- The reverse on her old vehicle was sluggish and hard to engage.
- Learning to use reverse properly is essential for parking maneuvers.
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a relation or condition where two things are in direct opposition or contrast to each other
- The reverse of love is often considered hate, showing a stark contrast.
- The reverse of success is failure, a familiar concept in the business world.
- The reverse of progress is stagnation, which can lead to decline.
- The reverse of peace is war, historically leading to destruction.
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a trick play in American football in which the ball is handed off to a player who runs in the opposite direction from the original runner
- The team executed a perfect reverse, catching the defense off guard.
- The receiver ran a reverse and gained 20 yards before being tackled.
- The defense was caught by the reverse, allowing the running back to break free.
- They surprised their opponents with a reverse, changing the momentum of the game.
- The wide receiver took the reverse and dodged two defenders to score a touchdown.
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a complete change, resulting in a situation that is opposite to the previous one
- The fortunes of the team experienced a dramatic reverse in the final minutes of the game.
- After the announcement, the company's stock prices took a sudden reverse.
- The policy change led to a significant reverse in the company's growth strategy.
- The patient's health took a reverse after the treatment stopped working.
- The economic forecast predicted a reverse in the market trends due to the new regulations.
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the back side of a coin, typically showing a design or image
- The reverse of the coin showed a symbol of liberty.
- She flipped the coin and stared at the reverse, waiting for her answer.
- The reverse often carries the national emblem or motto.
- She noticed a small scratch on the reverse of the coin after examining it closely.
- On the reverse of the coin, you could see the year it was minted.
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a problem or failure that prevents someone or something from achieving further success
- The company's financial troubles became a reverse, stalling its expansion plans.
- The sudden illness was a reverse that delayed his career advancements.
- A serious reverse in their marketing strategy led to a significant drop in sales.
- Her lack of experience proved to be a reverse in her pursuit of a managerial position.
- Despite the reverse, the team remained determined to finish the season strong.
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the other side or face of an object, especially when it contrasts with the one being viewed
- The address is printed on the reverse of the flyer.
- He turned the paper over to read the reverse.
- The reverse of the card has a simple design.
- On the reverse of the ticket, you'll find the terms and conditions.
- The map's reverse showed a different view of the city.
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