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reverse vs commute

commute vs reverse

reverse and commute both are nouns.

reverse is an adjective but commute is not an adjective.

reverse and commute both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reverse Yes Yes Yes No
commute Yes No Yes No
As verbs, commute is a hyponym of reverse; that is, commute is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reverse:
  • reverse: change to the contrary
  • commute: change the order or arrangement of
Other hyponyms of reverse include alternate, flip-flop, flip, interchange, switch, tack, turn the tables, turn the tide, commutate, exchange, switch, switch over, correct, rectify, right, falsify, permute, transpose, metamorphose, transfigure, transmogrify, regress, retrovert, return, revert, turn back, desynchronise, desynchronize, deconsecrate, desecrate, unhallow, undo.
reverse (noun) commute (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 a regular journey of some distance to and from your place of work
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) commute (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) commute (verb)
change to the contrary change the order or arrangement of
turn inside out or upside down exchange a penalty for a less severe one
reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
rule against exchange positions without a change in value
cancel officially travel back and forth regularly, as between one's place of work and home
Difference between reverse and commute

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