reverse
n. C / Un. the exact opposite of a situation, idea, or statement. You use it when you want to show that the truth is the other way around.
n. the opposite or contrary of something previously mentioned or established. Often used in formal or academic contexts to introduce a contrasting fact or outcome.
I thought he was angry, but the reverse was true.
The study expected the new law to reduce crime, but the reverse happened and rates actually increased.
While many economists predicted a sharp decline in consumer spending following the tax hike, the reverse occurred as households dipped into savings to maintain their lifestyle.
From Middle English revers, from Anglo-Norman revers, Middle French revers, and their source, Latin reversus, perfect passive participle of reversō, from re- + versō. Doublet of revers.
From Middle English reversen, from Anglo-Norman reverser, Middle French reverser, and their source, Latin reversō, from re- + versō.
Often preceded by the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific contrary situation.
The result was the reversed.The result was the reverse.Learners often use the past participle 'reversed' as a noun instead of the correct noun form 'reverse'.