repeated

word · lemma: repeat

/ɹiˈpitɪd/
ri-PEE-did
/ɹɪpˈiːtɪd/
ri-PEE-tid

Definition

Done or happening again and again, or more than once.

Usage & Nuances

Common in both formal and informal contexts. Used before nouns (e.g., 'repeated attempts') to show something has happened several times. Do not confuse with 'repetitive,' which often emphasizes being tedious or boring.

Example Sentences

After repeated warnings, he finally changed his behavior.

natural

Those repeated phone calls really started to annoy me.

natural

The problem kept coming back despite our repeated efforts.

natural

He made repeated mistakes on the test.

basic

The dog barked at repeated intervals during the night.

basic

They ignored my repeated requests for help.

basic