repeat
/rɪˈpiːt/repeat
VERBDefinition of repeat
If you repeat something, you do it again.
Example: I don't want to have to repeat typing this.
If something repeats or is repeated it is done more than once, or there is more than one of it.
Example: The flashing light just keeps repeating.
If you repeat yourself, you say something you just said again.
Example: I already told you what to do, don't make me repeat myself.
An instruction to repeat something. Usually this is used for music in part of a song. Sometimes it may be used for other things like part of a computer program.
Something this has been repeated; that is a repetition.
repeat
EXAMPLESExamples of repeat
I don't want to have to repeat typing this.
Example sentenceIf you fail the class you will have to repeat it.
Example sentenceThe flashing light just keeps repeating.
Example sentenceThe war was very bad, I hope history doesn't repeat with another like it.
Example sentenceI already told you what to do, don't make me repeat myself.
Example sentencerepeat
SMART VOCABULARYRelated words and phrases
Similar words
Community Stats
Your Stats
Login to track progress
Sign InCommunity Activity
No activity yet
Your Activity
Login to track activity