rewind
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Verb — To wind something back to an earlier point, especially a tape, film, or recording, often in order to replay part of it.
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How to use rewind
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Etymology
Built from re- ("again") plus wind, going back to Old English windan.
Full origin of rewind →Frequently asked questions
What does “rewind” mean?
The word “rewind” means to wind something back to an earlier point, especially a tape, film, or recording, often in order to replay part of it. In plain terms, to play something backwards to an earlier point, or to mentally revisit something already said or done.
How do you pronounce “rewind”?
“Rewind” is pronounced ree-WYND (/ɹiːˈwaɪnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “rewind” in a sentence?
Here is “rewind” used in a sentence: “Can you rewind the movie? I missed what he said.”
What part of speech is “rewind”?
Depending on how it is used, “rewind” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “rewind” come from?
The word “rewind” comes from Old English. Built from re- ("again") plus wind, going back to Old English windan.
Is “rewind” a common word?
“Rewind” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “rewind” have?
“Rewind” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to wind something back to an earlier point, especially a tape, film, or recording, often in order to replay part of it.