Synonyms for

Inverted

Verb / ˌɪˈnvɜ:tɪd / Another word for inverted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Inverted means to turn something upside down or to reverse its position.

Synonyms & similar words

amphitropous upsidedown turnback invert anatropous reverse upside-down reversed flipped backwards retrograde overturned upended inversed contrary opposite inverse transposed switched changed altered transformed modified mutated converted

Synonyms by register

Formal

reversed opposite contrary reciprocal

Informal

upside down backwards inside out

Literary

perverted subverted overturned

Antonyms

normal standard usual straight upright regular original

Common collocations

  • inverted pyramid
  • inverted comma
  • inverted order
  • inverted position
  • inverted image
  • inverted logic
  • inverted spectrum

Word family

noun inversion
verb invert
adverb inwardly

Usage note

Often used in technical or scientific contexts, such as 'inverted pendulum' or 'inverted commas'. Be mindful of context as it can sometimes imply a negative or perverted meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The bat hung upside-down from the tree.
  2. The teacher showed the students an inverted map of the world.
  3. He inverted the umbrella to shake out the water.
  4. The artist painted an inverted picture of the city skyline.
  5. The gymnast performed an inverted handstand on the balance beam.

Quotes

  • Life is like an inverted cone; the more you know, the smaller the base.
  • The world is inverted, and no one knows where the top is anymore.
  • The truth is an inverted pyramid.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words