Meaning & Definition of word "Repeated"

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.