re- Antonyms

Meaning of re-

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re- ()

A prefix signifying back, against, again, anew; as, recline, to lean back; recall, to call back; recede; remove; reclaim, to call out against; repugn, to fight against; recognition, a knowing again; rejoin, to join again; reiterate; reassure. Combinations containing the prefix re- are readily formed, and are for the most part of obvious signification.

re- Sentence Examples

  1. The painting was re-touched by the artist to improve its detail.
  2. The car engine was re-built to restore its performance.
  3. The software had to be re-installed due to a technical glitch.
  4. The patient re-gained consciousness after the surgery.
  5. The child re-learned to walk after a broken leg.
  6. The company was re-structured to improve efficiency.
  7. The data was re-formatted to be compatible with different systems.
  8. The scientist re-examined the evidence to confirm their hypothesis.
  9. The restaurant was re-opened after undergoing renovations.
  10. The athlete re-qualified for the Olympics after achieving new personal bests.

FAQs About the word re-

A prefix signifying back, against, again, anew; as, recline, to lean back; recall, to call back; recede; remove; reclaim, to call out against; repugn, to fight

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oodles, deal, heaps, wad, bushel, barrel, peck, wealth, stack, mess

The painting was re-touched by the artist to improve its detail.

The car engine was re-built to restore its performance.

The software had to be re-installed due to a technical glitch.

The patient re-gained consciousness after the surgery.