What is another word for reset?

Common synonyms for reset include readjust.

What is the opposite of reset?

Antonyms of reset include continue, proceed, advance, progress, maintain.

Synonyms for

Reset

Verb / ri:ˈset / / ˈri:set / Another word for reset — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To set again or to return something to its original state.

Synonyms & similar words

readjust restart reboot reinitialize recharge recondition rebuild refresh rejuvenate rekindle renew revamp revitalize revive rewind recommence resume continue

Synonyms by register

Formal

reinitialize reconfigure restore re-establish

Informal

redo start over backtrack give it another go

Literary

renew rekindle reinstate

Antonyms

continue proceed advance progress maintain perservere

Common collocations

reset button
reset password
reset the clock
reset the system
reset the game
reset the counter
reset expectations

Word family

noun reset

verb reset

adjective resettable

Usage note

Primarily used in computing and technical contexts to return a system or device to its original state. Can also be used more generally to mean starting over.