repeat
|re/peat|
B1
/rɪˈpiːt/
done again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'repeat' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'repetere,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'petere' meant 'to seek.'
Historical Evolution
'repetere' transformed into the Old French word 'repeter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'repeat' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to seek again,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to say or do again.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an event or action that occurs again.
The concert was such a success that they scheduled a repeat.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39