Definition of invertnext
as in to flip
to change the position of (an object) so that the opposite side or end is showing if you invert the coin, there's a picture of a buffalo on the back

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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 invert It can also be served directly from the pan it's cooked in, eliminating the need to invert or transfer to a platter. Martha Stewart, 1 Feb. 2026 Jorrel Hato inverted from left-back into deep midfield, Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens were left to create one-versus-one on the wings and the home side’s focus on moving through the middle of the pitch did not account for the numerous traps West Ham had laid for them there. Liam Twomey, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026 Following the trend of beauty inverted with fashion, press-on stiletto nails—seen in matte white, silver sparkles, and ruby red—were earrings. Essence, 30 Jan. 2026 Sidings inverts that curve, bookending the ambient drift of its middle suite with its most towering, brutalist kosmische slabs. Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for invert
Recent Examples of Synonyms for invert
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  • Literally speaking, the image representing the newest Dietary Guidelines for Americans is itself flipped from the pyramid of the past.
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
  • That’s flipped now, as intermediate tracks have consistently put on more exciting races while the Next Gen has struggled on short tracks and road courses.
    Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
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  • Analysts cautioned that markets may be over-interpreting diplomatic signals that could quickly reverse.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2026
  • That happened recently in Kansas City – where voters rejected a new stadium – and Philadelphia, where the team reversed its decision to build the arena near the city’s Chinatown.
    Gidon Jakar, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026

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“Invert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/invert. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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