revert (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈvɜːrt/

Definition

To return to a previous state, practice, topic, or condition.

Examples

• The conversation kept reverting to the argument they had last night.

• If you don't save your changes, the document will revert to its original state.

• After a brief improvement, her health began to revert to its former poor condition.

How to Use revert

revert to (something) (prepositional phrase)

To return to a previous state, topic, or ownership. — "The discussion kept reverting to the initial proposal."

Synonyms of revert

Words with a similar meaning to revert:

• return
• go back
• restore
• regress

Antonyms of revert

Words with the opposite meaning to revert:

• progress
• advance

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