adjective
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repeated
rih-PEE-tihd
Repeated (adjective) means Done or said more than once. Example: “Despite repeated warnings, he kept ignoring the rules.”
adjective
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Done or said more than once.
"Despite repeated warnings, he kept ignoring the rules."
"Her repeated attempts to start the old engine finally worked."
"The repeated knocking at the door woke the whole house."
How to use repeated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHappening again and again rather than just once.
Common pairings
repeated attempts
repeated warnings
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more repeated
- Superlative
- most repeated
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Synonyms
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nonrepeated
unrepeated
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Rhymes for repeated
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What does “repeated” mean?
The word “repeated” means done or said more than once. In plain terms, happening again and again rather than just once.
How do you pronounce “repeated”?
“Repeated” is pronounced rih-PEE-tihd (/ɹɪˈpiːtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “repeated” in a sentence?
Here is “repeated” used in a sentence: “Despite repeated warnings, he kept ignoring the rules.”
What is the opposite of “repeated”?
The opposite of “repeated” — its antonyms — are nonrepeated and unrepeated.
What part of speech is “repeated”?
“Repeated” is an adjective.
Is “repeated” a common word?
“Repeated” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between repeated and repetitive?
"Repeated" simply means done or said more than once, and is usually neutral. "Repetitive" describes something that repeats so often it becomes tedious or monotonous, so it often carries a negative tone.
What is the difference between repeated and recurring?
"Repeated" means done more than once, often over a short span or through someone's action. "Recurring" means happening again and again at intervals, often on its own, as with a recurring dream or a recurring problem.
What is the difference between repeated and continual?
"Repeated" actions happen more than once with gaps between them. "Continual" describes something that happens frequently or almost without stopping, so repeated events are separate occurrences while continual ones follow closely one after another.
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