rewrite
word
/ˈɹiˌɹaɪt/, /ɹiˈɹaɪt/
REE-ryt, ree-RYT
/ˈɹiˌɹaɪt/, /ɹiˈɹaɪt/
REE-ryt, ree-RYT
Definition
To write something again, usually to improve it, change it, or correct mistakes.
Usage & Nuances
Used for essays, emails, code, stories, and more. Commonly appears as 'rewrite an essay', 'rewrite your notes'. Implies making changes—it’s not copying. Can be formal or informal.
Spanish: reescribirPortuguese (BR): reescreverPortuguese (PT): reescreverChinese (Simplified): 重写Chinese (Traditional): 重寫Hindi: फिर से लिखनाArabic: إعادة كتابةBengali: পুনরায় লেখা - আবার লেখাRussian: переписатьJapanese: 書き直すVietnamese: viết lạiKorean: 다시 쓰다Turkish: yeniden yazmakUrdu: دوبارہ لکھناIndonesian: menulis ulang
Example Sentences
Can you rewrite this sentence in simple words?
basic
The teacher asked me to rewrite my introduction to make it clearer.
natural
I rewrote the story so that it would be more exciting for kids.
natural
Sometimes you just need to rewrite your notes to help you understand better.
natural
Please rewrite your essay with more details.
basic
She had to rewrite the email because of a mistake.
basic