reverse vs about turn

about turn vs reverse

reverse and about turn both are nouns.

reverse is an adjective but about turn is not an adjective.

reverse is a verb but about turn is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
reverse	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
about turn	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, about turn is a hyponym of reverse; that is, about turn is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reverse:

reverse: turning in the opposite direction
about turn: act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation

Other hyponyms of reverse include about-face, u-turn.

reverse (noun)	about turn (noun)
(American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction	act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation
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

reverse (adjective)	about turn (adjective)
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

reverse (verb)	about turn (verb)
change to the contrary
turn inside out or upside down
reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
rule against
cancel officially

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