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run vs reverse

reverse vs run

run and reverse both are nouns.

run is not an adjective while reverse is an adjective.

run and reverse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
run Yes No Yes No
reverse Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, reverse is a hyponym of run; that is, reverse is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than run:
  • run: (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
  • reverse: (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
Other hyponyms of run include draw, draw play, end run, sweep, return, rush, rushing.
run (noun) reverse (noun)
the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely turning in the opposite direction
(American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
a regular trip the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
a short trip an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
the act of testing something a relation of direct opposition
an unbroken chronological sequence
the pouring forth of a fluid
a row of unravelled stitches
a race run on foot
a race between candidates for elective office
an unbroken series of events
a small stream
the production achieved during a continuous period of operation (of a machine or factory etc.)
unrestricted freedom to use
the continuous period of time during which something (a machine or a factory) operates or continues in operation
run (adjective) reverse (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
run (verb) reverse (verb)
reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating change to the contrary
come unraveled or undone as if by snagging turn inside out or upside down
progress by being changed reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
change from one state to another rule against
become undone cancel officially
cause to perform
compete in a race
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
run, stand, or compete for an office or a position
perform as expected when applied
pass over, across, or through
be operating, running or functioning
conduct to completion
cause to emit recorded audio or video
include as the content; broadcast or publicize
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
move along, of liquids
keep company
sail before the wind
flee; take to one's heels; cut and run
cover by running; run a certain distance
run with the ball; in such sports as football
be diffused
travel a route regularly
cause an animal to move fast
move about freely and without restraint, or act as if running around in an uncontrolled way
travel rapidly, by any (unspecified) means
deal in illegally, such as arms or liquor
carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine
make without a miss
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
set animals loose to graze
stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
be affected by; be subjected to
continue to exist
have a particular form
extend or continue for a certain period of time
occur persistently
change or be different within limits
cause something to pass or lead somewhere
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