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exchange vs reverse

reverse vs exchange

exchange and reverse both are nouns.

exchange is not an adjective while reverse is an adjective.

exchange and reverse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
exchange Yes No Yes No
reverse Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, reverse is a hypernym of exchange; that is, reverse is a word with a broader meaning than exchange:
  • exchange: change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
  • reverse: change to the contrary
Other hypernyms of exchange include change by reversal, turn.
exchange (noun) reverse (noun)
reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries) (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another: turning in the opposite direction
the act of changing one thing for another thing the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
the act of giving something in return for something received the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
(chess) the capture by both players (usually on consecutive moves) of pieces of equal value an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
(chess) gaining (or losing) a rook in return for a knight or bishop a relation of direct opposition
(sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes
a workplace for buying and selling; open only to members
a workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication
a mutual expression of views (especially an unpleasant one)
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
exchange (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
exchange (verb) reverse (verb)
exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category change to the contrary
change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence turn inside out or upside down
exchange a penalty for a less severe one reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
give to, and receive from, one another rule against
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items cancel officially
hand over one and receive another, approximately equivalent
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