contrary vs reverse

reverse vs contrary

contrary and reverse both are nouns.

contrary and reverse both are adjectives.

contrary is not a verb while reverse is a verb.

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

As nouns, contrary and reverse are synonyms defined as:

contrary and reverse: a relation of direct opposition

Other synonyms of contrary include opposite.

contrary (noun)	reverse (noun)
exact opposition	(American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
a relation of direct opposition	turning in the opposite direction
a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false	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

contrary (adjective)	reverse (adjective)
of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false	of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
very opposed in nature or character or purpose	directed or moving toward the rear
resistant to guidance or discipline	reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
in an opposing direction

contrary (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

Difference between contrary and reverse

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