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undo vs reverse

reverse vs undo

undo is not a noun while reverse is a noun.

undo is not an adjective while reverse is an adjective.

undo and reverse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
undo No No Yes No
reverse Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, reverse is a hypernym of undo; that is, reverse is a word with a broader meaning than undo:
  • undo: cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect
  • reverse: change to the contrary
Other hypernyms of undo include change by reversal, turn.
undo (noun) reverse (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
undo (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
undo (verb) reverse (verb)
cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect change to the contrary
cause to become loose turn inside out or upside down
remove the outer cover or wrapping of reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
deprive of certain characteristics rule against
cause the ruin or downfall of cancel officially
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