flip vs change by reversal

change by reversal vs flip

flip is a noun but change by reversal is not a noun.

flip is an adjective but change by reversal is not an adjective.

flip and change by reversal both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
flip	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
change by reversal	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, change by reversal is a hypernym of flip; that is, change by reversal is a word with a broader meaning than flip:

flip: reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
change by reversal: change to the contrary

Other hypernyms of flip include reverse, turn.

flip (noun)	change by reversal (noun)
(sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team
the act of flipping a coin
a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water
an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
a sudden, quick movement
hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg

flip (adjective)	change by reversal (adjective)
marked by casual disrespect

flip (verb)	change by reversal (verb)
reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)	change to the contrary
go mad, go crazy
react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way
throw or toss with a light motion
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse
move with a flick or light motion
lightly throw to see which side comes up
cause to move with a flick
toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air
look through a book or other written material

Difference between flip and change by reversal

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