reverse vs oppositeness

oppositeness vs reverse

reverse and oppositeness both are nouns.

reverse is an adjective but oppositeness is not an adjective.

reverse is a verb but oppositeness is not a verb.

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

As nouns, oppositeness is a hypernym of reverse; that is, oppositeness is a word with a broader meaning than reverse:

reverse: a relation of direct opposition
oppositeness: the relation between opposed entities

Other hypernyms of reverse include opposition.

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

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