verb Uncommon

rethink

ree-THIHNGK

Rethink (verb) means to think about something again with a view to changing it. Example: “The council was forced to rethink its parking policy after complaints.”

verb

To think about something again with a view to changing it.

"The council was forced to rethink its parking policy after complaints."

noun

A fresh reconsideration of a plan or decision.

"The failed launch prompted a total rethink of the marketing strategy."

How to Use Rethink

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo reconsider a decision, often because it isn't working.

Common pairings

need a rethink rethink strategy

Word Forms

rethought past tense, rethinks plural, rethinks singular

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Synonyms

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afterthought second thought reconsideration

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “rethink” mean?

The word “rethink” means to think about something again with a view to changing it. In plain terms, to reconsider a decision, often because it isn't working.

How do you pronounce “rethink”?

“Rethink” is pronounced ree-THIHNGK (/ɹiːˈθɪŋk/ in IPA).

How do you use “rethink” in a sentence?

Here is “rethink” used in a sentence: “The council was forced to rethink its parking policy after complaints.”

What part of speech is “rethink”?

Depending on how it is used, “rethink” can be a verb and a noun.

Is “rethink” a common word?

“Rethink” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “rethink” have?

“Rethink” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to think about something again with a view to changing it.

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