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Reverse
Rih-VURS
/rɪˈvɜːrs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
reverse
Dictionary meaning
Reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect.
Examples
- In reverse gear.
- We thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true.
Synonyms: inverse
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Ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
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muh-LIF-loo-us
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pur-spi-KAY-shus
Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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