verb
reread
ree-REED
Reread (verb) means to read something again. Example: “I had to reread the contract twice before I understood the fine print.”
verb
1
To read something again.
"I had to reread the contract twice before I understood the fine print."
"She rereads her favorite novel every summer."
How to use reread
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo read something a second (or further) time.
Common pairings
reread a chapter
reread the instructions
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Word forms
- Plural
- rereads
- Third person singular
- rereads
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I had to _____ the contract twice before I understood the fine print.
Etymology
From re- ("again") plus read.
Rhymes for reread
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What does “reread” mean?
The word “reread” means to read something again. In plain terms, to read something a second (or further) time.
How do you pronounce “reread”?
“Reread” is pronounced ree-REED (/ɹiːˈɹiːd/ in IPA).
How do you use “reread” in a sentence?
Here is “reread” used in a sentence: “I had to reread the contract twice before I understood the fine print.”
What part of speech is “reread”?
“Reread” is a verb.
