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rerun

|re/run|

🇺🇸

/ˈriˌrʌn/

🇬🇧

/ˈriːrʌn/

show again

Etymology

Etymology Information

'rerun' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'run', which means 'to operate or function'.

Historical Evolution

'rerun' evolved from the combination of 're-' and 'run' in modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to run again', but over time it evolved to specifically refer to the rebroadcasting of media content.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a television program or movie that is shown again after its original presentation.

The network decided to air a rerun of the popular series.

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Verb 1

to show or perform something again.

They will rerun the episode next week.

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Last updated: 2025/02/01 13:26