Repeated: meaning, definitions and examples

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repeated

 

[ rɪˈpiːtɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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

Etymology

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.

See also: repeatability, repeatable, repeatedly, repeater, repeating, repetition, repetitious, repetitive.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,964, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.