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reversed
Reversed (adj) means Turned to face or run the opposite way. Example: “When you look in a mirror, the writing appears reversed.”
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Turned to face or run the opposite way.
"When you look in a mirror, the writing appears reversed."
"The photo negative shows the colours reversed."
"On appeal, the verdict was reversed."
How to use reversed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFlipped or turned to the opposite of how it was.
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What does “reversed” mean?
The word “reversed” means turned to face or run the opposite way. In plain terms, flipped or turned to the opposite of how it was.
How do you use “reversed” in a sentence?
Here is “reversed” used in a sentence: “The photo negative shows the colours reversed.”
What part of speech is “reversed”?
“Reversed” is an adjective.
Is “reversed” a common word?
“Reversed” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between reversed and inverted?
Reversed means turned to face or run the opposite way, as in left-to-right or front-to-back. Inverted specifically means turned upside down or with the top and bottom swapped, so the two are not interchangeable.
What is the difference between reversed and backwards?
Reversed is usually an adjective or verb describing something turned to the opposite direction or order. Backwards is chiefly an adverb describing movement or orientation toward the rear, as in "he walked backwards."
When should you use 'reversed' instead of 'reverse'?
Use "reversed" as the past tense or as an adjective describing something already turned around, as in "the reversed image." Use "reverse" for the base verb, the noun, or an attributive adjective, as in "reverse gear" or "put it in reverse."
