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reverse vs go back on

go back on vs reverse

reverse is a noun but go back on is not a noun.

reverse is an adjective but go back on is not an adjective.

reverse and go back on both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reverse Yes Yes Yes No
go back on No No Yes No
As verbs, go back on is a hyponym of reverse; that is, go back on is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reverse:
  • reverse: cancel officially
  • go back on: fail to fulfill a promise or obligation
Other hyponyms of reverse include renege, renege on, renegue on.
reverse (noun) go back on (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) go back on (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) go back on (verb)
change to the contrary fail to fulfill a promise or obligation
turn inside out or upside down
reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
rule against
cancel officially
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