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The character will reverse across the field.
What does Reverse mean?
To go back in the opposite direction.
Dictionary definition
To move or change in the opposite direction.
Example sentences
Reverse in a sentence
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In science class, we watched how objects reverse over time.
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Writers use words like reverse to show clear movement and direction in a scene.
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Practice 1
What does reverse mean?
Reverse means to go back in the opposite direction.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to reverse?
Turn Back is close to reverse in this main meaning.
Practice 3
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The character will ____ across the field.
Reverse best completes the sentence.
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Reverse
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ri · vurs · strongest beat: vurs
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WordReverse.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningReverse means To go back in the opposite direction.
ExampleExample: The character will reverse across the field.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ri · vurs
- Strongest beat
- vurs
- Ending
- vurs
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on vurs.
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Synonyms
Words like Reverse
turn backUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
oppositeUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
Antonyms
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Word family
Reverse word family
Base word
reverse
verb
reverses
Present-tense form of reverse.
verb
reversed
Past-tense form of reverse.
verb
reversing
-ing form of reverse.
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Understand Reverse
Hint for students
To go back in the opposite direction.
Common mix-up
Reverse is not the same as continue. Reverse means to go back in the opposite direction.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: In science class, we watched how objects reverse over time. Clue words: science, class, watched. Underline clue words that show direction, order, or position. Now write one new sentence that shows reverse without using the word reverse. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show reverse?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "In science class, we watched how objects reverse over time." Why does reverse fit better than continue?
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