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reverse vs turn the tide

turn the tide vs reverse

reverse is a noun but turn the tide is not a noun.

reverse is an adjective but turn the tide is not an adjective.

reverse and turn the tide both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reverse Yes Yes Yes No
turn the tide No No Yes No
As verbs, turn the tide is a hyponym of reverse; that is, turn the tide is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reverse:
  • reverse: change to the contrary
  • turn the tide: cause a complete reversal of the circumstances
Other hyponyms of reverse include alternate, flip-flop, flip, interchange, switch, tack, turn the tables, 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) turn the tide (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) turn the tide (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) turn the tide (verb)
change to the contrary cause a complete reversal of the circumstances
turn inside out or upside down
reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
rule against
cancel officially
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