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reversed

[rɪˈvɜrst]

reversed Definition

  • 1turned backward in position, direction, or order
  • 2changed to the opposite or contrary

Using reversed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reversed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The reversed car caused a traffic jam.

  • Example

    She wore her sweater reversed by mistake.

  • Example

    The reversed order of the events made it difficult to understand.

  • Example

    The teacher gave us a reversed example to illustrate the concept.

reversed Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for reversed

Phrases with reversed

  • a change in the direction of an electrical current or magnetic field

    Example

    The reversed polarity of the magnet caused it to repel instead of attract.

  • a decision that has been changed to the opposite or contrary

    Example

    The company's reversed decision to close the factory saved many jobs.

  • a technique where one encourages another to do the opposite of what they want them to do, in order to achieve their desired outcome

    Example

    He used reversed psychology to get his son to study harder for his exams.

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Summary: reversed in Brief

The term 'reversed' [rɪˈvɜrst] describes something that has been turned backward in position, direction, or order, or changed to the opposite or contrary. It can refer to physical objects like a reversed car or clothing, or abstract concepts like a reversed decision or reversed psychology. Synonyms include 'backward,' 'retrograde,' 'inverse,' 'opposite,' and 'contrary.'