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reverse vs correct

correct vs reverse

reverse is a noun but correct is not a noun.

reverse and correct both are adjectives.

reverse and correct both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reverse Yes Yes Yes No
correct No Yes Yes No
As verbs, correct is a hyponym of reverse; that is, correct is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reverse:
  • reverse: change to the contrary
  • correct: make right or correct
Other hyponyms of reverse include alternate, flip-flop, flip, interchange, switch, tack, turn the tables, turn the tide, commutate, exchange, switch, switch over, rectify, right, falsify, commute, permute, transpose, metamorphose, transfigure, transmogrify, regress, retrovert, return, revert, turn back, desynchronise, desynchronize, deconsecrate, desecrate, unhallow, undo.
reverse (noun) correct (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) correct (adjective)
of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
directed or moving toward the rear correct in opinion or judgment
reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect socially right or correct
in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure
reverse (verb) correct (verb)
change to the contrary treat a defect
turn inside out or upside down make right or correct
reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
rule against censure severely
cancel officially fall in value
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
make reparations or amends for
adjust for
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