World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesउलटना
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ulaṭnā
"आपको बाहर निकलने के लिए कार उलटनी होगी।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To move backward or to change to an opposite position.
"He had to reverse the car to get out of the tight parking space."
- 1
The opposite or contrary of something.
"The reverse of the coin features a different design."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French 'revers', stemming from the Latin 'reversus', the past participle of 'revertere' (meaning to turn back). It entered the English language in the 14th century, initially functioning as an adjective or noun denoting the opposite direction, and later expanding into a verb describing the action of turning something backward or inverting its position.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Reverse"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Reverse" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
inverser
Transliteration: ɛ̃.vɛʁ.se
"Il faut inverser la voiture pour sortir."
umkehren
Transliteration: ʊmˈkeːʁən
"Wir müssen das Auto umkehren, um herauszukommen."
invertire
Transliteration: in.verˈti.re
"Devi invertire la macchina per uscire."
revertir
Transliteration: re.βeɾˈtiɾ
"Tienes que revertir el coche para salir."
reverter
Transliteration: ʁe.veʁˈteʁ
"Você precisa reverter o carro para sair."
उलटना
Transliteration: ulaṭnā
"आपको बाहर निकलने के लिए कार उलटनी होगी।"
反转
Transliteration: fǎn zhuǎn
"你需要把车反转才能出去。"
역전하다
Transliteration: yeokjeonhada
"차를 역전해야 나갈 수 있습니다."
逆転する
Transliteration: gyakuten suru
"出るために車を逆転させる必要があります。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Hindi termsA secondary residence owned or rented by a family or individual, used primarily for recreational purposes, holidays, or seasonal getaways.
Not producing or containing venom; incapable of injecting poison through a bite, sting, or other mechanism.
Placing the customer's needs, experiences, and preferences at the center of a business's philosophy, operations, and decision-making.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Reverse"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.