remake
|re/make|
B2
/ˈriːˌmeɪk/
create again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'remake' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'make' meaning 'to create or form.'
Historical Evolution
'remake' changed from the Old English word 'macian' meaning 'to make' and eventually became the modern English word 'remake.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make again,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a new version of an existing film, song, or other work.
The remake of the classic movie was a box office hit.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45