What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
rewind
Example
Can you please rewind the movie to the beginning? [rewind: verb]
Example
I need to rewind the cassette tape before playing it. [rewind: verb]
reverse
Example
The car started to reverse out of the parking space. [reverse: verb]
Example
Let's reverse the order of these sentences to make them more logical. [reverse: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Reverse is more commonly used than rewind in everyday language. Reverse is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while rewind is less common and refers specifically to media playback.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between rewind and reverse?
Both rewind and reverse are neutral in formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
