What does re- mean?
Re- means again, anew.
Re-
/ɹiː/ · prefix
Meaning
again, anew.
Definitions by Sense
- again, anew
- a completive or intensification of the base; up, a-, out
- back, backward
Example Sentences
re- + new → renew (“to make something new again”)
re- + commit → recommit (“to commit an act again”)
re- + heat → reheat (“to heat something that has cooled off”)
reletter, relead, rebronze (examples from: )
reject, reply, resist
Synonyms for re-
Antonyms for re-
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Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for re-?
Common synonyms include ana-, palin-, with-.
What is the opposite of re-?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use re- in a sentence?
re- + new → renew (“to make something new again”)
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