change of direction vs reverse

change of direction and reverse both are nouns.

change of direction is not an adjective while reverse is an adjective.

change of direction is not a verb while reverse is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
change of direction	Yes	No	No	No
reverse	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, reverse is a hyponym of change of direction; that is, reverse is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than change of direction:

change of direction: the act of changing the direction in which something is oriented
reverse: turning in the opposite direction

Other hyponyms of change of direction include turn, reversal, reversion, turnabout, turnaround, change of course.

change of direction (noun)	reverse (noun)
the act of changing the direction in which something is oriented	(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

change of direction (adjective)	reverse (adjective)
	of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
	directed or moving toward the rear
	reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

change of direction (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

change of direction vs reverse

change of direction and reverse both are nouns.

change of direction is not an adjective while reverse is an adjective.

change of direction is not a verb while reverse is a verb.

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