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reverse vs return

return vs reverse

reverse and return both are nouns.

reverse is an adjective but return is not an adjective.

reverse and return both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reverse Yes Yes Yes No
return Yes No Yes No
As verbs, return is a hyponym of reverse; that is, return is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reverse:
  • reverse: change to the contrary
  • return: go back to a previous state
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, commute, permute, transpose, metamorphose, transfigure, transmogrify, regress, retrovert, revert, turn back, desynchronise, desynchronize, deconsecrate, desecrate, unhallow, undo.
reverse (noun) return (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 act of going back to a prior location
turning in the opposite direction a coming to or returning home
the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed getting something back again
the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design a tennis stroke that sends the ball back to the other player
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating (American football) the act of running back the ball after a kickoff or punt or interception or fumble
a relation of direct opposition a reciprocal group action
the act of someone appearing again
the key on electric typewriters or computer keyboards that causes a carriage return and a line feed
document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
happening again (especially at regular intervals)
the occurrence of a change in direction back in the opposite direction
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
reverse (adjective) return (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) return (verb)
change to the contrary go back to a previous state
turn inside out or upside down be restored
reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of go back to something earlier
rule against answer back
cancel officially submit (a report, etc.) to someone in authority
pass down
make a return
give or supply
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
return to a previous position; in mathematics
bring back to the point of departure
pay back
return in kind
give back
be inherited by
elect again
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