verb
Common
replay
ree-PLAY
Replay (verb) means to play something again, especially a recording. Example: “The referee asked to replay the footage in slow motion.”
verb
1
To play something again, especially a recording.
"The referee asked to replay the footage in slow motion."
"She replayed the voicemail three times to catch every word."
"Could you replay that song? I missed the first verse."
noun
1
A recording of an event shown again, often for review or entertainment.
"The stadium showed an instant replay of the goal."
"We watched a replay of the interview because the sound had cut out."
"The replay showed clearly that the runner crossed the line first."
2
A repeated match played after an earlier one ended in a draw.
"The two teams will meet again in Tuesday's replay."
"The cup tie ended in a draw, so a replay was arranged for next week."
"Fans queued for tickets to the replay at the local ground."
How to use replay
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo play something again — a video, a game, or a recording — or the recording/rematch itself.
Common pairings
instant replay
watch the replay
a cup replay
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Word forms
- Plural
- replays
- Third person singular
- replays
- Past tense
- replayed
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The referee asked to _____ the footage in slow motion.
Etymology
From re-, "again," plus play.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for replay
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What does “replay” mean?
The word “replay” means to play something again, especially a recording. In plain terms, to play something again — a video, a game, or a recording — or the recording/rematch itself.
How do you pronounce “replay”?
“Replay” is pronounced ree-PLAY (/ɹiːˈpleɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “replay” in a sentence?
Here is “replay” used in a sentence: “The referee asked to replay the footage in slow motion.”
What is another word for “replay”?
Words with a similar meaning to “replay” include do over.
What part of speech is “replay”?
Depending on how it is used, “replay” can be a verb and a noun.
Is “replay” a common word?
“Replay” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “replay” have?
“Replay” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to play something again, especially a recording.
What is the difference between a "replay" and a "rerun"?
A "replay" specifically refers to showing a recording of an event again, often for review or entertainment, such as an instant replay in sports. A "rerun" more commonly refers to a television program being broadcast again after its original airing.
What is a replay in sports terms?
In sports, a replay can mean a recording of a play shown again for review, such as an instant replay used by officials to check a decision. It can also mean a repeated match played after an earlier one ended in a draw.
How is "replay" used as a verb versus a noun?
As a verb, "replay" means to play something again, especially a recording, such as replaying a video clip. As a noun, it refers to the recording itself or to a repeated sporting match after a draw.
