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Main Entry:
1re·verse 
Pronunciation:
ri-
v
rs
Function:
adjective
Etymology: Middle English
revers "opposite or contrary to a previous or normal condition," from early French
revers (same meaning), from Latin
reversus "turned back," from
revertere "to turn back," from
re- "again" +
vertere "to turn" --related to
CONVERSE,
VERSATILE,
VERTICAL,
VICE VERSA
1 : opposite or contrary to a previous or normal condition <
reverse order>
2 : acting or working in a manner opposite to the usual
3 : bringing about backward movement <
reverse gear>
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re·verse·ly adverb