u-turn vs reverse

reverse vs u-turn

u-turn and reverse both are nouns.

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

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

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
u-turn	Yes	No	No	No
reverse	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, reverse is a hypernym of u-turn; that is, reverse is a word with a broader meaning than u-turn:

u-turn: complete reversal of direction of travel
reverse: turning in the opposite direction

Other hypernyms of u-turn include reversal, reversion, turnabout, turnaround.

u-turn (noun)	reverse (noun)
complete reversal of direction of travel	(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

u-turn (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

u-turn (verb)	reverse (verb)
	change to the contrary
	turn inside out or upside down
	reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
	rule against
	cancel officially

Difference between u-turn and reverse

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