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reversal vs about turn

about turn vs reversal

reversal and about turn both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reversal Yes No No No
about turn Yes No No No
As nouns, about turn is a hyponym of reversal; that is, about turn is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reversal:
  • reversal: turning in the opposite direction
  • about turn: act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation
Other hyponyms of reversal include about-face, u-turn.
reversal (noun) about turn (noun)
a change from one state to the opposite state act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation
the act of reversing the order or place of
turning in the opposite direction
a major change in attitude or principle or point of view
a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside
a decision to reverse an earlier decision
turning in an opposite direction or position
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
Difference between reversal and about turn

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