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repaint

ree-PAYNT

Repaint (verb) means to paint something again, especially something that was already painted. Example: “They repainted the fence a bright shade of blue.”

verb
1
To paint something again, especially something that was already painted.
"They repainted the fence a bright shade of blue."
"The walls need repainting before we move out."
noun
1
The act, or result, of painting something again.
"The car got a full repaint after the accident."

How to use repaint

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo apply a new coat of paint to something already painted, or the result of doing so.

Word forms

repainted past tense, repaints plural, repaints singular

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Etymology

From re-, "again," plus paint.

Rhymes for repaint

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Frequently asked questions

What does “repaint” mean?

The word “repaint” means to paint something again, especially something that was already painted. In plain terms, to apply a new coat of paint to something already painted, or the result of doing so.

How do you pronounce “repaint”?

“Repaint” is pronounced ree-PAYNT (/ɹiːˈpeɪnt/ in IPA).

How do you use “repaint” in a sentence?

Here is “repaint” used in a sentence: “They repainted the fence a bright shade of blue.”

What part of speech is “repaint”?

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

How many meanings does “repaint” have?

“Repaint” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to paint something again, especially something that was already painted.

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