rewind
word
Definition
To make a tape, video, or recording go back to an earlier point; sometimes used to mean going back in time or reviewing the past.
Usage & Nuances
'Rewind' originally refers to tapes, but is now used with digital media and sometimes metaphorically (e.g., 'rewind the conversation'). Common collocations: 'rewind the tape', 'rewind the movie'. Informal: 'I wish I could rewind time.' Often used in requests: 'Can you rewind that?'.
Example Sentences
Please rewind the tape after you finish watching.
basic
I like to rewind and watch my favorite part again.
basic
You need to rewind to the beginning to see that scene.
basic
Hold on, can you rewind it? I missed what she said.
natural
Let’s rewind for a second—what did you mean by that?
natural
If only we could rewind time and do things differently.
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