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rev Meaning & Definition

/ɹɛv/

What Does Rev Mean?

Rev is used as a verb meaning To increase the speed of a motor, or to operate at a higher speed. As a noun, it means Clipping of revolution (of something spinning). As a noun, it means Clipping of revenue.

Word Facts for Rev

Part of speechverb, noun
Pronunciation/ɹɛv/
Synonymsrev up, rpm and revolutions per minute
Pluralrevs
Verb formsrevs, revving, revved

Rev Definition (Verb)

  1. To increase the speed of a motor, or to operate at a higher speed.

    He revved the engine in a rather macho style.

Rev as a Noun

  1. Clipping of revolution (of something spinning).

Noun

  1. Clipping of revenue

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Noun

  1. Clipping of reverend

Noun

  1. Revolution

Noun

  1. A member of the Christian clergy; a minister.

Synonyms of Rev

Rev synonyms and antonyms →

Rev in a Sentence

He revved the engine in a rather macho style.

You could hear the engines revving from a mile away.

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Word Forms & Grammar

rev (third-person singular simple present revs, present participle revving, simple past and past participle revved)

rev (plural revs)

rev (uncountable)

Words That Rhyme With Rev

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Origin of Rev

Abbreviation of revolutions, rpm

Quick Answers About Rev

Is rev a verb or a noun?

Rev is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for rev?

Close synonyms of rev are rev up, rpm and revolutions per minute. See the full list of rev synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of rev?

The plural of rev is revs.

What is the past tense of rev?

The past tense of rev is revved. The present participle is revving.