reverse-n; 6 Senses

Sense Number 1: being contrary or opposite, in relation to something

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

Sense Number 2: a gear for changing the motion of a machine to the opposite direction

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

Sense Number 3: a misfortune or setback

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

Sense Number 4: the face of an object hidden from observer

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

Sense Number 5: a change in direction or activity

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

Sense Number 6: a play in American football where a runner passes ball to runner going in opposite direction

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