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flip vs reverse

reverse vs flip

flip and reverse both are nouns.

flip and reverse both are adjectives.

flip and reverse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flip Yes Yes Yes No
reverse Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, reverse is a hypernym of flip; that is, reverse is a word with a broader meaning than flip:
  • flip: reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
  • reverse: change to the contrary
Other hypernyms of flip include change by reversal, turn.
flip (noun) reverse (noun)
(sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team (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 flipping a coin turning in the opposite direction
a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
a sudden, quick movement an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg a relation of direct opposition
flip (adjective) reverse (adjective)
marked by casual disrespect 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
flip (verb) reverse (verb)
reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action) change to the contrary
go mad, go crazy turn inside out or upside down
react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
throw or toss with a light motion rule against
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation cancel officially
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
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