Reread: meaning, definitions and examples

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reread

 

[ หŒriหหˆrษ›d ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

reading again

To reread means to read something again. It often refers to revisiting a book, article, or any written content to gain a deeper understanding or to remember information. This practice can enhance comprehension and retention of the material. Rereading can also provide new insights, especially when the reader has gained more knowledge or experience since the first reading.

Synonyms

reexamine, review, revisit

Examples of usage

  • I decided to reread my favorite novel.
  • After the lecture, I will reread the textbook chapter.
  • He often rereads classic poetry for inspiration.
  • Teachers recommend students to reread important texts before exams.

Translations

Translations of the word "reread" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ler novamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคฟเคฐ เคธเฅ‡ เคชเคขเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nochmals lesen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membaca lagi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตั‡ะธั‚ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przeczytaฤ‡ ponownie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ†่ชญใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท relire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ volver a leer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yeniden okumak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ค์‹œ ์ฝ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุนุงุฏุฉ ุงู„ู‚ุฑุงุกุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™eฤรญst znovu

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ preฤรญtaลฅ znova

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡่ฏป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ponovno branje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lesa aftur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะนั‚ะฐ ะพา›ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ“ แƒฌแƒแƒ™แƒ˜แƒ—แƒฎแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™krar oxumaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ volver a leer

Etymology

The word 'reread' is composed of the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', and the verb 'read'. The prefix is derived from Latin, where 're-' indicates a repetition of the action. The verb 'read' comes from Old English 'rฤ“dan', which shares roots with German 'lesen' and is linked to the concept of interpreting written language. The use of 'reread' as a formal term appeared in English literature in the 19th century, particularly within contexts relating to literature, education, and scholarly activities. It has since expanded to encompass various types of written material across different genres. Rereading is often promoted in educational settings as an effective method for reinforcing learning and improving analytical skills.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,915, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.