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verb B2 Upper-Intermediate

redo

ree-DOO

Redo (verb) means to do something again, usually because the first attempt was unsatisfactory. Example: “The teacher asked her to redo the essay after missing the word count.”

verb
1
To do something again, usually because the first attempt was unsatisfactory.
"The teacher asked her to redo the essay after missing the word count."
noun
1
An instance of doing something over, or (in software) reversing an undo.
"Press Ctrl+Y for a redo."

How to use redo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo repeat a task, often to fix or improve on the first try.

Common pairings
redo the work undo and redo need a redo

Word forms

redid past tense, redone past tense, redos plural, redoes singular

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Etymology

From re- (\"again\") plus do.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “redo” mean?

The word “redo” means to do something again, usually because the first attempt was unsatisfactory. In plain terms, to repeat a task, often to fix or improve on the first try.

How do you pronounce “redo”?

“Redo” is pronounced ree-DOO (/ɹiˈduː/ in IPA).

How do you use “redo” in a sentence?

Here is “redo” used in a sentence: “The teacher asked her to redo the essay after missing the word count.”

What part of speech is “redo”?

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

How many meanings does “redo” have?

“Redo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to do something again, usually because the first attempt was unsatisfactory.

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