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reverse vs flip

flip vs reverse

reverse and flip both are nouns.

reverse and flip both are adjectives.

reverse and flip both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reverse Yes Yes Yes No
flip Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, flip is a hyponym of reverse; that is, flip is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reverse:
  • reverse: change to the contrary
  • flip: reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
Other hyponyms of reverse include alternate, flip-flop, interchange, switch, tack, turn the tables, turn the tide, commutate, exchange, switch, switch over, correct, rectify, right, falsify, commute, permute, transpose, metamorphose, transfigure, transmogrify, regress, retrovert, return, revert, turn back, desynchronise, desynchronize, deconsecrate, desecrate, unhallow, undo.
reverse (noun) flip (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 (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team
turning in the opposite direction the act of flipping a coin
the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water
the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating a sudden, quick movement
a relation of direct opposition hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg
reverse (adjective) flip (adjective)
of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle marked by casual disrespect
directed or moving toward the rear
reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
reverse (verb) flip (verb)
change to the contrary reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
turn inside out or upside down go mad, go crazy
reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way
rule against throw or toss with a light motion
cancel officially cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse
move with a flick or light motion
lightly throw to see which side comes up
cause to move with a flick
toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air
look through a book or other written material
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