Repeat: meaning, definitions and examples

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repeat

 

[rษชหˆpiหt ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Verb

to do again

To say or do something that has already been said or done.

Synonyms

echo, recap, reiterate.

Examples of usage

  • Could you repeat that, please?
  • He repeated the same mistake over and over again.
Context #2 | Noun

a happening that occurs again

Something that happens or is done again, typically in the same way.

Synonyms

recurrence, repetition, replay.

Examples of usage

  • The repeat of the TV show is on tonight.
  • The concert was so good, they decided to have a repeat performance.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the Latin 'repetere', meaning 'to do again', combining 're-' (again) and 'petere' (to seek).
  • First recorded use of the word in English dates back to the 15th century, showing its long-standing presence in the language.

Psychology

  • Repetition helps strengthen memory retention, as repeating information makes it easier to remember later.
  • In learning theories, repetition is essential; the more you practice something, the better you get at it.

Music

  • In music, repetition is a key technique; recurring melodies make songs catchy and easy to remember.
  • Composers often use repeat signs in sheet music to indicate sections that should be played multiple times.

Pop Culture

  • The phrase 'Do it again!' has become iconic in various media, emphasizing the enjoyment of repeating fun activities.
  • Catchphrases from TV shows or movies become popular by people repeating them, leading to cultural phenomena.

Education

  • Teachers often encourage students to repeat key concepts to help them understand and retain information.
  • Repetition in language learning is crucial; practicing speaking or writing the same phrases boosts confidence and fluency.

Translations

Translations of the word "repeat" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น repetir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‹เคนเคฐเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wiederholen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengulang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฒั‚ะพั€ัŽะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ powtarzaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็นฐใ‚Š่ฟ”ใ™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉpรฉter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ repetir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tekrarlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ˜๋ณตํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฑุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ opakovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ opakovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡ๅค (chรณngfรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ponoviti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ endurtekiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะนั‚ะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™krarlamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ repetir

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,738, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.