repeat
word
/ɹiˈpit/
ri-PEET
/ɹɪpˈiːt/
ri-PEET
Definition
To say, do, or happen again. It can also mean to say the same words again because someone did not hear or understand them.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns are 'repeat a word', 'repeat a question', 'repeat a mistake', and 'repeat the process'. In class or conversation, 'Could you repeat that?' is very common and polite. For bad actions, 'repeat' often suggests the same thing happens again, as in 'repeat the same mistake'.
Spanish: repetirPortuguese (BR): repetirPortuguese (PT): repetirChinese (Simplified): 重复 - 重说Chinese (Traditional): 重複 - 重說Hindi: दोहरानाArabic: يكرر - يعيدBengali: পুনরাবৃত্তি করা - আবার বলা - আবার করাRussian: повторятьJapanese: 繰り返すVietnamese: lặp lạiKorean: 반복하다Turkish: tekrarlamakUrdu: دہراناIndonesian: mengulangi
Example Sentences
Please repeat the sentence slowly.
basic
I don't want to repeat the same mistake.
basic
History tends to repeat itself if people ignore the warning signs.
natural
Let's not repeat that awkward conversation at dinner tonight.
natural
The show will repeat next week.
basic
Sorry, could you repeat that? I was distracted for a second.
natural