rewrite
Rewrite (verb) means to write something again with changes, in order to improve, correct, or update it. Example: “She rewrote the ending after readers complained it was too abrupt.”
How to use rewrite
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo produce a new, revised version of something already written.
Word forms
rewrote past tense, rewritten past tense, rewrites plural, rewrites singular
Fill the gap
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The team had to _____ the contract after the client raised concerns.
Etymology
From re- ("again") plus write.
Synonyms
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What does “rewrite” mean?
The word “rewrite” means to write something again with changes, in order to improve, correct, or update it. In plain terms, to produce a new, revised version of something already written.
How do you pronounce “rewrite”?
“Rewrite” is pronounced REE-ryt (/ˈɹi.ɹaɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “rewrite” in a sentence?
Here is “rewrite” used in a sentence: “The team had to rewrite the contract after the client raised concerns.”
What part of speech is “rewrite”?
Depending on how it is used, “rewrite” can be a verb and a noun.
Is “rewrite” a common word?
“Rewrite” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “rewrite” have?
“Rewrite” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to write something again with changes, in order to improve, correct, or update it.