repeating - Master This Word
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repeating Word Meanings
- to say again
- to do again
- to reiterate
repeating Example Sentences
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repeating Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/rɪˈpiːt/,
US
/rɪˈpiːt/
repeating Word Etymology
re- = again + peat = to speak; Latin (repetere) → Old French (repeter) → English. Imagine someone at a podium repeating their speech to ensure everyone hears.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
I hold the remote, push play, and the scene moves back to the start. I watch the same moment come again and feel my fingers settle into a familiar rhythm. I adjust my pace, letting the loop sharpen my ear and my memory until the action begs to be repeated. When I keep looping, the habit feels natural, and the idea of repeat slips into everyday use without thinking.
Real Context
Repeat is a versatile verb meaning to say something again, to do something again, or to emphasize a point by restating it. You can repeat words or actions, or repeat a performance for practice or confirmation. In conversation we often use 'repeat after me' when someone is teaching, and in writing we speak of repeating a process or instruction. The nuance includes repeating content for clarity or emphasis, and distinguishing between repeating an action (do again) and reiterating a point (say again with emphasis). Learners sometimes confuse repeat with rephrase, reword, or reiterate, and choose the wrong verb for a given context.
Usage Reminders
- Use repeat for saying or doing again; avoid overusing in formal writing; distinguish repeat from reiterate; keep it natural with 'repeat after me' in teaching; choose 'do again' for actions that are repeated by necessity.
Common Misconceptions
- Repeat always means saying something aloud; it can also apply to doing something again.
- Repeat is the same as reiterate in every context.
- You should never use repeat in writing.
- Repeat means to copy exactly without any change.
- Repeat and redo are interchangeable in all situations.
Thinking Differences
In English, repeat often implies exact repetition or emphasis, with subtle distinctions between repeating content and reiterating a point for emphasis.
Learning Tips
- Practice with phrases: repeat after me, repeat the heartbeat of a sentence.
- Pair repeat with do again when describing actions.
- Differentiate repeat from reiterate in both speech and writing.
- Use native alternatives for emphasis in formal contexts.
- Record yourself and compare intonation when repeating phrases.
- Avoid overusing repeat in long explanations.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'repeating'?
A.To stop and pause
B.To say or do something again
C.To forget the first time
D.To act in confusion
Step 2: Usage
Select the sentence that uses 'repeating' correctly.
A.The dog was repeating in the park.
B.She was repeating her mistakes over and over again.
C.He watched the movie repeating this afternoon.
D.I enjoy repeating to read my thoughts.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'repeating'?
A.Changing
B.Ignoring
C.Mimicking
D.Quitting
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'repeating'?
A.Imitating
B.Mimicking
C.Original
D.Reciting
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a real-life context where someone might be 'repeating' something?
A.The teacher explained the lesson again to ensure everyone understood it.
B.He found a new hobby to explore during his free time.
C.The child kept asking for a story they had heard before.
D.They decided to change their plans for the weekend.
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