opposite vs reverse

reverse vs opposite

opposite and reverse both are nouns.

opposite and reverse both are adjectives.

opposite is not a verb while reverse is a verb.

opposite is an adverb but reverse is not an adverb.

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

As nouns, opposite and reverse are synonyms defined as:

opposite and reverse: a relation of direct opposition

Other synonyms of opposite include contrary.

opposite (noun)	reverse (noun)
a word that expresses a meaning opposed to the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other	(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 contestant that you are matched against	turning in the opposite direction
a relation of direct opposition	the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
something inverted in sequence or character or effect	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

opposite (adjective)	reverse (adjective)
of leaves etc; growing in pairs on either side of a stem	of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed	directed or moving toward the rear
the other one of a complementary pair	reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
being directly across from each other; facing
altogether different in nature or quality or significance
moving or facing away from each other

opposite (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

opposite (adverb)	reverse (adverb)
directly facing each other

Difference between opposite and reverse

Words related to "reverse"

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