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recapture

Recapture (verb) means to capture something again, especially after losing it. Example: “Government troops recaptured the town within days.”

verb

To capture something again, especially after losing it.

"Government troops recaptured the town within days."

"The film tries to recapture the magic of the original."

noun

The act of capturing something back.

"The recapture of the fortress was a turning point in the war."

How to use recapture

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishGetting something back that was lost, taken, or captured before.

Common pairings

recapture the moment recapture territory recapture the title

Word forms

recaptured past tense, recaptures plural, recaptures singular

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Etymology

Formed from re- ("again") plus capture.

Synonyms

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retake retaking

Related words

regain retake

Rhymes for recapture

pure cure sure azure nature future manure secure impure injure figure allure

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Frequently asked questions

What does “recapture” mean?

The word “recapture” means to capture something again, especially after losing it. In plain terms, getting something back that was lost, taken, or captured before.

How do you use “recapture” in a sentence?

Here is “recapture” used in a sentence: “Government troops recaptured the town within days.”

What part of speech is “recapture”?

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

Is “recapture” a common word?

“Recapture” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “recapture” have?

“Recapture” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to capture something again, especially after losing it.

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