REVERSE
/ɹɪˈvɜːs/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective, adverb
Definition of REVERSE
The opposite of something.
"We believed the Chinese weren't ready for us. In fact, the reverse was true."
The act of going backwards; a reversal.
A piece of misfortune; a setback.
To turn something around so that it faces the opposite direction or runs in the opposite sequence.
"to reverse a portion of video footage"
To turn something inside out or upside down.
To transpose the positions of two things.
Opposite, contrary; going in the opposite direction.
"The mirror showed us a reverse view of the scene."
Pertaining to engines, vehicle movement etc. moving in a direction opposite to the usual direction.
"He selected reverse gear."
Examples of REVERSE in a Sentence
- "We believed the Chinese weren't ready for us. In fact, the reverse was true."
- "to reverse a portion of video footage"
- "The mirror showed us a reverse view of the scene."
- "He selected reverse gear."
Word Details
Is REVERSE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, REVERSE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of REVERSE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for REVERSE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | e | v | e | r | s | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
Anagrams of REVERSE
Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in REVERSE
42 words from the letters in REVERSE
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How to Use REVERSE in Word Games
REVERSE is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since REVERSE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble REVERSE to find 42 additional valid words.