How does the verb invert contrast with its synonyms?
The words reverse and transpose are common synonyms of invert. While all three words mean "to change to the opposite position," invert applies chiefly to turning upside down or inside out.
the number 9 looks like an inverted 6
Where would reverse be a reasonable alternative to invert?
The words reverse and invert can be used in similar contexts, but reverse is the most general term and may imply change in order, side, direction, meaning.
reversed his position on the trade agreement
When is transpose a more appropriate choice than invert?
While in some cases nearly identical to invert, transpose implies a change in order or relative position of units often through exchange of position.
transposed the letters to form an anagram
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Recent Examples of invertLet cake cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack; let cool completely, about 2 hours.—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 14 May 2025 Are inverted rows and Australian pull-ups the same exercise?—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 12 May 2025 A lot of the far left has completely inverted that.—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 May 2025 There was something transgressive and liberating about an aesthetic that inverted not only good and bad taste but also conventional and unconventional morality.—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for invert
The Supreme Court reversed Wash’s conviction and remanded the case back to Johnson County District Court.
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Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2025
Taking Nezuko along with him, Tanjiro trains in the art of demon slaying in order to find a way to reverse his sister’s curse and ultimately find vengeance.
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