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REVERSE Antonyms

There are 14 antonyms of the word reverse. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For REVERSE

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forward
verb, adverbv, adv
adjective

• at or near or directed toward the front

• used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty

• of the transmission gear causing forward movement in a motor vehicle

noun

• the person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey

• a position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team

adverb

• at or to or toward the front; forward

• forward in time or order or degree

• toward the future; forward in time

• in a forward direction

• near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane

adjective satellite

• moving forward

verb

• send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit

advance
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a movement forward

• a change for the better; progress in development

• a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

• the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

• an amount paid before it is earned

• increase in price or value

adjective satellite

• being ahead of time or need

• situated ahead or going before

verb

• move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

• bring forward for consideration or acceptance

• increase or raise

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• cause to move forward

• obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

• develop in a positive way

• develop further

• give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

• pay in advance

• move forward

• rise in rate or price

ahead
adverbadv
adverb

• at or in the front

• toward the future; forward in time

• in a forward direction

• ahead of time; in anticipation

• to a more advanced or advantageous position

• to a different or a more advanced time (meaning advanced either toward the present or toward the future)

• leading or ahead in a competition

adjective satellite

• having the leading position or higher score in a contest

continue
verbv
verb

• continue a certain state, condition, or activity

• continue talking

• keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

• move ahead; travel onward in time or space

• allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature

• do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop

• continue after an interruption

• continue in a place, position, or situation

• span an interval of distance, space or time

• exist over a prolonged period of time

maintain
verbv
verb

• cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity

• keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction

• supply with necessities and support

• state categorically

• have and exercise

• maintain for use and service

• maintain by writing regular records

• state or assert

• support against an opponent

• stick to correctly or closely

persist
verbv
verb

• continue to exist

• be persistent, refuse to stop

• stay behind

proceed
verbv
verb

• continue talking

• move ahead; travel onward in time or space

• follow a procedure or take a course

• follow a certain course

• continue a certain state, condition, or activity

progress
verb, nounv, n
noun

• gradual improvement or growth or development

• the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

• a movement forward

verb

• develop in a positive way

• move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

• form or accumulate steadily

straight
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• having no deviations

• (of hair) having no waves or curls

• characterized by honesty and fairness

• no longer coiled

• free from curves or angles

noun

• a person having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex

• a poker hand with 5 consecutive cards (regardless of suit)

• a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse

adverb

• without deviation

• in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly

• in a straight line; in a direct course

adjective satellite

• successive (without a break)

• erect in posture

• in keeping with the facts

• neatly arranged; not disorderly

• not homosexual

• accurately fitted; level

• without evasion or compromise

• (of an alcoholic drink) without water

• following a correct or logical method

• rigidly conventional or old-fashioned

unopposed
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not having opposition or an opponent

normal
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

• in accordance with scientific laws

• being approximately average or within certain limits in e.g. intelligence and development

noun

• something regarded as a normative example

adjective satellite

• forming a right angle

normalise
verbv
verb

• become normal or return to its normal state

• make normal or cause to conform to a norm or standard

normalize
verbv
verb

• become normal or return to its normal state

• make normal or cause to conform to a norm or standard

• bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling

obverse
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides

• the side of a coin or medal bearing the principal stamp or design

Alternatives for FORWARD

Alternatives for ADVANCE

Alternatives for AHEAD

Alternatives for CONTINUE

Alternatives for MAINTAIN

Alternatives for PERSIST

Alternatives for PROCEED

Alternatives for PROGRESS

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