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reverse vs u-turn

u-turn vs reverse

reverse and u-turn both are nouns.

reverse is an adjective but u-turn is not an adjective.

reverse is a verb but u-turn is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reverse Yes Yes Yes No
u-turn Yes No No No
As nouns, u-turn is a hyponym of reverse; that is, u-turn is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reverse:
  • reverse: turning in the opposite direction
  • u-turn: complete reversal of direction of travel
Other hyponyms of reverse include about-face, about turn.
reverse (noun) u-turn (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 complete reversal of direction of travel
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) u-turn (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) u-turn (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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