Commentary: REVERSE[+relation][+contrary][+opposite]
Examples:
They were surprised when the government policy had the reverse effect of what was intended.
We thought Bob was older than Bill, but it turned out to be the reverse.
To each and every force there is an equal and reverse action.
She didn't feel homesick in New York, quite the reverse.
Mappings:
PropBank: reverse.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1
Commentary: REVERSE[+artifact][+device][+gear][+motion_changing][+to_opposite_direction]
Examples:
This clutch seems to slip in reverse.
Reverse gear is not what you want, put it in neutral!
Mappings:
PropBank: reverse.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2
Commentary: REVERSE[+event][+misfortune][+setback]
Examples:
The financial markets have experienced a recent reverse of fortune.
His campaign has experienced several reverses in the polls during the past year.
Mappings:
PropBank: reverse.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3
Commentary: REVERSE[+artifact][+face][+of_object][+hidden][+from_observer]
Examples:
What is on the reverse side of the new U.S. quarter?
The address and phone are written on the reverse of the pamphlet.
Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 4
Commentary: REVERSE[+event][+change][+to_opposite][+orientation]
Examples:
The company is doing a complete reverse of its previous globalization strategy.
The growth actuates a reverse in the plant's photosynthesis.
They visited the same cities we did, but in reverse.
The soldiers charged up the hill but came back down in reverse from heavy fire.
Mappings:
PropBank: reverse.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 6
Commentary: REVERSE[+event][+play][+sports][+football][+pass][+of_ball][+to_runner][+in_opposite_direction]
Examples:
The running back made a brilliant reverse throw to his teammate.
Mappings:
PropBank: reverse.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 5