Repeated: meaning, definitions and examples

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repeated

[ rɪˈpiːtɪd ]

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in a sequence

Repeated means to do or say something again and again in a sequence.

Synonyms

recurrent, recurring, repetitive

Examples of usage

He repeated the same mistake over and over again.
She kept repeating the same story to everyone she met.
The song has a catchy chorus that is repeated throughout.

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to say or do something again

Repeated as a verb means to say or do something again, especially in a similar way or at regular intervals.

Synonyms

echo, recite, reiterate

Examples of usage

He repeated the instructions to make sure everyone understood.
The teacher repeated the question for clarity.
She repeated her performance at the talent show.

Translations

Translations of the word "repeated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 repetido

🇮🇳 दोहराया हुआ

🇩🇪 wiederholt

🇮🇩 diulang

🇺🇦 повторений

🇵🇱 powtórzony

🇯🇵 繰り返された

🇫🇷 répété

🇪🇸 repetido

🇹🇷 tekrarlanan

🇰🇷 반복된

🇸🇦 متكرر

🇨🇿 opakovaný

🇸🇰 opakovaný

🇨🇳 重复的

🇸🇮 ponovljen

🇮🇸 endurtekið

🇰🇿 қайталанған

🇬🇪 გამეორებული

🇦🇿 təkrarlanan

🇲🇽 repetido

Word origin

The word 'repeated' comes from the verb 'repeat', which originated from the Old French 'repetir', based on the Latin 'repetere', from 're-' (expressing intensive force) + 'petere' (to seek). The concept of repetition has been recognized across languages and cultures as a fundamental aspect of communication and learning.