repairs
|re/pairs|
B1
🇺🇸
/rɪˈpɛrz/
🇬🇧
/rɪˈpeəz/
(repair)
fix or mend
Etymology
Etymology Information
'repair' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'reparer,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'parer' meant 'to make ready.'
Historical Evolution
'reparer' transformed into the Middle English word 'repairen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'repair.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make ready again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to fix or mend something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of fixing or mending something that is broken or damaged.
The repairs on the car took longer than expected.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41