backward vs reverse

reverse vs backward

backward is not a noun while reverse is a noun.

backward and reverse both are adjectives.

backward is not a verb while reverse is a verb.

backward is an adverb but reverse is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
backward	No	Yes	No	Yes
reverse	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

backward (noun)	reverse (noun)
	(American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
	turning in the opposite direction
	the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
	the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
	an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
	a relation of direct opposition

backward (adjective)	reverse (adjective)
directed or facing toward the back or rear	of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
(used of temperament or behavior) marked by a retiring nature	directed or moving toward the rear
retarded in intellectual development	reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
having made less than normal progress

backward (verb)	reverse (verb)
	change to the contrary
	turn inside out or upside down
	reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
	rule against
	cancel officially

backward (adverb)	reverse (adverb)
in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal
in or to or toward a past time
at or to or toward the back or rear

Difference between backward and reverse

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