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reverted

rih-VUR-tihd

Reverted (adj) means having gone back to an earlier state or condition. Example: “The garden, once neat, had reverted to a tangle of weeds.”

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Having gone back to an earlier state or condition.
"The garden, once neat, had reverted to a tangle of weeds."

How to use reverted

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In plain EnglishGone back to how it was before.

Word forms

more reverted comparative, most reverted superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “reverted” mean?

The word “reverted” means having gone back to an earlier state or condition. In plain terms, gone back to how it was before.

How do you pronounce “reverted”?

“Reverted” is pronounced rih-VUR-tihd (/ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ)tɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “reverted” in a sentence?

Here is “reverted” used in a sentence: “The garden, once neat, had reverted to a tangle of weeds.”

What part of speech is “reverted”?

“Reverted” is an adjective.

Is “reverted” a common word?

“Reverted” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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