evert Definition
to turn outward or inside out.
Using evert: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "evert" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The chameleon can evert its tongue to catch insects.
Example
The sea star can evert its stomach to digest food outside its body.
Example
The sock was inside out, so I had to evert it before putting it on.
evert Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with evert
evert one's eyelids
to turn one's eyelids inside out
Example
As a kid, he would often evert his eyelids to scare his friends.
Example
The dentist asked me to evert the toothpaste tube to get the last bit of paste out.
evert a foot
to turn the foot outward
Example
The ballet teacher instructed the students to evert their feet during the plié exercise.
Origins of evert
from Latin 'evertere', meaning 'to overturn'
Summary: evert in Brief
'Evert' [ih-vurt] means to turn outward or inside out. It is used to describe the action of certain animals like the chameleon and sea star, as well as the act of turning a sock or tube inside out. The phrase 'evert one's eyelids' refers to turning one's eyelids inside out.
