reverse vs backward

backward vs reverse

reverse is a noun but backward is not a noun.

reverse and backward both are adjectives.

reverse is a verb but backward is not a verb.

reverse is not an adverb while backward is an adverb.

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

reverse (noun)	backward (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)	backward (adjective)
of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle	directed or facing toward the back or rear
directed or moving toward the rear	(used of temperament or behavior) marked by a retiring nature
reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect	retarded in intellectual development
	having made less than normal progress

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

reverse (adverb)	backward (adverb)
	in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal
	in or to or toward a past time
	at or to or toward the back or rear

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