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reverse vs alter

alter vs reverse

reverse is a noun but alter is not a noun.

reverse is an adjective but alter is not an adjective.

reverse and alter both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reverse Yes Yes Yes No
alter No No Yes No
As verbs, alter is a hypernym of reverse; that is, alter is a word with a broader meaning than reverse:
  • reverse: turn inside out or upside down
  • alter: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Other hypernyms of reverse include change, modify.
reverse (noun) alter (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
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) alter (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) alter (verb)
change to the contrary remove the ovaries of
turn inside out or upside down become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
rule against insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby
cancel officially make an alteration to
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