WordCmp.com

reverse vs undo

undo vs reverse

reverse is a noun but undo is not a noun.

reverse is an adjective but undo is not an adjective.

reverse and undo both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reverse Yes Yes Yes No
undo No No Yes No
As verbs, undo is a hyponym of reverse; that is, undo is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reverse:
  • reverse: change to the contrary
  • undo: cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect
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, return, revert, turn back, desynchronise, desynchronize, deconsecrate, desecrate, unhallow.
reverse (noun) undo (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) undo (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) undo (verb)
change to the contrary cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect
turn inside out or upside down cause to become loose
reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of remove the outer cover or wrapping of
rule against deprive of certain characteristics
cancel officially cause the ruin or downfall of
Difference between reverse and undo

Words related to "reverse"

Words related to "undo"

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.