Repeat

Definition

Repeat is a verb and a noun. As a verb, it means to say or do something again, often for emphasis or clarification. As a noun, it refers to the act of repeating or something that is repeated.

Parts of Speech

• Verb
• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /rɪˈpiːt/
• Respelling: ri-PEET

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /rɪˈpiːt/
• Respelling: ri-PEET

Etymology

The word "repeat" originates from the Latin "repetere," meaning "to seek again" or "return to," which is composed of "re-" (again) and "petere" (to seek). It entered Middle English in the 14th century through Old French "repeter."

Derivatives

• Repeater (noun)
• Repetition (noun)
• Repeatedly (adverb)
• Repeatable (adjective)
• Nonrepeatable (adjective)

Synonyms

• Reiterate
• Echo
• Rehearse

Antonyms

• Stop
• Cease
• Halt

Usage

The term "repeat" is frequently used in communication, music, and instructions. Examples include "Could you repeat that?" (verb) and "The song's repeat of the chorus is catchy" (noun).

Related Terms

• Repetition: The act of repeating something.
• Rehearsal: Practicing something repeatedly.
• Recurrence: The reappearance of an event or phenomenon.

Detailed Definitions

Verb

• To say or do something again: Refers to the act of reiterating or reproducing words or actions.
  • Example: "Please repeat the instructions for clarity."
• To occur or happen again: Refers to the recurrence of an event or phenomenon.
  • Example: "History tends to repeat itself."
• To play something again: Refers to replaying audio, video, or performances.
  • Example: "He repeated the song because he liked it so much."

Noun

• The act of repeating: Refers to the process of doing or saying something again.
  • Example: "A repeat of yesterday’s event is unlikely."
• Something that is repeated: Refers to a recurring item, action, or event.
  • Example: "The show was so popular that it earned a repeat broadcast."