What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
reverse
Example
He reversed the car out of the parking spot. [reverse: verb]
Example
The company experienced a reverse in their fortunes. [reverse: noun]
flip
Example
She flipped the pancake over to cook the other side. [flip: verb]
Example
He did a flip off the diving board. [flip: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Reverse is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as business or legal language, while flip is more casual and informal.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between reverse and flip?
Reverse is typically associated with a more formal tone, while flip is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
