forward vs reverse

reverse vs forward

forward and reverse both are nouns.

forward and reverse both are adjectives.

forward and reverse both are verbs.

forward is an adverb but reverse is not an adverb.

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

forward (noun)	reverse (noun)
a position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey 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 person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey	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

forward (adjective)	reverse (adjective)
at or near or directed toward the front	of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty	directed or moving toward the rear
of the transmission gear causing forward movement in a motor vehicle	reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
moving forward

forward (verb)	reverse (verb)
send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit	change to the contrary
	turn inside out or upside down
	reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
	rule against
	cancel officially

forward (adverb)	reverse (adverb)
at or to or toward the front; forward
in a forward direction
toward the future; forward in time
forward in time or order or degree
near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane

Difference between forward and reverse

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