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invert

/ɪnˈvɜːrt/
in · vert ɪn · ˈvɜːrt
English Definition
v. to turn something upside down or inside out
中文释义
使颠倒,倒转
Significado en Español
invertir, voltear
한국어 뜻
뒤집다, 전도하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đảo ngược, lộn ngược
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Example Sentence

He tried to invert the colors of the image to see if it looked better.

他试图颠倒图像的颜色,以看看效果是否更好。

Synonyms
reverse upend flip transpose
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in-(into) + vert(turn) → to invert, change direction.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

What is the closest synonym of “invert”?

  1. A reverse
  2. B ignore
  3. C expand
  4. D create
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A — reverse. “invert” means v. to turn something upside down or inside out

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

To empty the jar completely, simply ______ it over the bowl and shake.

  1. A fill
  2. B seal
  3. C invert
  4. D cover
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C — invert. “invert” means v. to turn something upside down or inside out

Common questions about “invert”

What does “invert” mean?

invert — v. to turn something upside down or inside out. In Chinese: 使颠倒,倒转.

How do you pronounce “invert”?

invert is pronounced /ɪnˈvɜːrt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: in · vert.

How do you use “invert” in a sentence?

He tried to invert the colors of the image to see if it looked better. (他试图颠倒图像的颜色,以看看效果是否更好。)

What are synonyms for “invert”?

reverse, upend, flip, transpose — all close in meaning to invert (v. to turn something upside down or inside out).

Is “invert” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. invert appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “invert”?

in-(into) + vert(turn) → to invert, change direction.

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