Word
reversed
Phoneticsre·versed, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹiˈvɝst/
UK/ɹɪvˈɜːsd/
Definitions
01opposite or inverted
B1 · Intermediate
adj. turned around or changed to the opposite of what it was before.
adj. turned or changed to the contrary; having an inverted position, order, or direction.
“The image appeared reversed when he looked at it in the mirror.”
“The court issued a reversed decision after new evidence suggested the initial ruling had been based on a flawed interpretation of the statute.”
02upside down (botany)
C2 · Proficiency Science Technical
adj. describing a part of a plant, like a flower, that is turned upside down.
adj. describing a plant organ, such as a flower or leaf, that is resupinate or twisted 180 degrees from its usual position.
“The orchid has a reversed flower structure that helps it attract specific insects.”
“The resupinate nature of the labellum in many orchid species results in a reversed orientation that facilitates pollination by providing a landing platform for insects.”
Usage
Used primarily in botanical descriptions to identify specific structural orientations.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“By July 30, the index had reversed most of its gains and was back below 5,595 points.” “Instead, those effects could be reversed within a single generation.” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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