Meaning & Definition of word "Repeated"
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Repeated
/rɪˈpiːtɪd/
verb:
- 1. Past tense and past participle of repeat, meaning to say or do something again.
- Example: He repeated the instructions to ensure everyone understood.
- 2. To recite or perform something again.
- Example: She repeated the poem from memory during the recital.
adjective:
- 1. Done or occurring again or multiple times.
- Example: The project faced repeated delays due to funding issues.
- 2. Emphasized or restated for clarity.
- Example: She made repeated requests for the meeting to start on time.
- 3. Recurrent or habitual in nature.
- Example: His repeated mistakes in calculations raised concerns.
Etymology
Middle English: from Old French 'repeter', from Latin 'repetere', from 're-' (again) + 'petere' (to seek).
Common Phrases and Expressions
repeat after me:
To say something again to help with learning or clarification.
repeat performance:
A subsequent occurrence of a similar event or action.
repeat business:
Returning customers or client transactions.
Related Words
repeat:
To say or do something again.
replay:
To play back a recording again.
reiterate:
To say or do again, typically for emphasis.
Slang Meanings of repeated
Meaning: On repeat
Example Sentence: I’ve had that song on repeat all day.
Meaning: Rinse and repeat
Example Sentence: Just rinse and repeat until you get it right.