verb

evert

ih-VURT

Evert (verb) means to turn something inside out or fold it outward. Example: “The surgeon everted the eyelid to examine underneath it.”

verb

To turn something inside out or fold it outward.

"The surgeon everted the eyelid to examine underneath it."

To turn something upside down or overturn it.

"The old theory was eventually everted by new evidence."

How to use evert

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo turn something inside out or flip it the other way — mostly used in medical and technical contexts.

When to use it

A fairly technical/medical word, not common in everyday speech.

Word forms

everted past tense, Everts plural, everts singular

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Etymology

From Latin ēvertere, "to overturn or turn inside out," from ē- ("out") + vertere ("to turn").

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for evert

revert

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Frequently asked questions

What does “evert” mean?

The word “evert” means to turn something inside out or fold it outward. In plain terms, to turn something inside out or flip it the other way — mostly used in medical and technical contexts.

How do you pronounce “evert”?

“Evert” is pronounced ih-VURT (/iˈvɝt/ in IPA).

How do you use “evert” in a sentence?

Here is “evert” used in a sentence: “The surgeon everted the eyelid to examine underneath it.”

What part of speech is “evert”?

“Evert” is a verb.

Where does the word “evert” come from?

The word “evert” comes from Latin. From Latin ēvertere, "to overturn or turn inside out," from ē- ("out") + vertere ("to turn").

How many meanings does “evert” have?

“Evert” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to turn something inside out or fold it outward.