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 notesIn plain EnglishTo apply a new coat of paint to something already painted, or the result of doing so.
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Word forms
- Plural
- repaints
- Third person singular
- repaints
- Past tense
- repainted
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Etymology
From re-, "again," plus paint.
Rhymes for repaint
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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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