Invert means to turn something upsidethe upper side of an object when it is turned over down, inside out, or to reversechange to the opposite direction, arrangement, or order its position or order. It can also be used in music for a changed version of a theme or chorda group of musical notes played together.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /in-VERT/
Easy pronunciation: in-VERT (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the second syllable: vert.
Verb meaning to reverse the order, position, or relation of something.
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Invert Meaning
to change the order or arrangement of something so it is the opposite of what it was
Part of speech: verb
Definition: reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of something
Example: When forming a question, invert the subject and the verb.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- reverse — A direct substitute for changing order or position.
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Other Meanings of Invert
Meaning 2
to flip something over or turn it inside out
Part of speech: verb
Definition: turn something inside out or upside down
Example: He inverted the bucket to use it as a stool.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- reverse — Can fit in some contexts, but it is less exact than for changing order or relation.
- turn back — Related in the source data, but not a precise everyday substitute for this physical sense in most contexts.
Meaning 3
to change a musical theme, chord, or phrase into an inverted form
Part of speech: verb
Definition: make an inversion in a musical composition
Example: Here the theme is inverted.
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Invert Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- reverse
turn inside out or upside down
- reverse
- turn back
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use invert when they really mean rotate, flip, or tip over; those are not always exact synonyms.
- In music, invert is a technical term, so it does not usually mean simply 'reverse' in the everyday sense.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does invert mean?
Invert means to reverse the order or position of something, or to turn something upside down or inside out. In music, it can mean to make a theme or chord into an inverted form.
What are the synonyms of invert?
The main synonym is reverse for the common sense of changing order or position. Other source-listed terms, like turn back, are less exact and depend on the context.
Is invert the same as reverse?
Sometimes yes, especially when you mean changing order, position, or relation. But invert can also mean turning something upside down or inside out, and in music it has a specialized meaning.
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