rearward vs reverse

reverse vs rearward

rearward and reverse both are nouns.

rearward and reverse both are adjectives.

rearward is not a verb while reverse is a verb.

rearward is an adverb but reverse is not an adverb.

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

As adjectives, rearward and reverse are synonyms defined as:

rearward and reverse: directed or moving toward the rear

rearward (noun)	reverse (noun)
direction toward the rear	(American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
	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

rearward (adjective)	reverse (adjective)
located in or toward the back or rear	of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
directed or moving toward the rear	directed or moving toward the rear
	reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

rearward (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

rearward (adverb)	reverse (adverb)
at or to or toward the back or rear

Difference between rearward and reverse

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