Meaning & Definition of Replay in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: To play (a recording) again.

  Example Sentence: He decided to replay the video to catch what he missed.

• Definition: A repetition of a performance or an event.

  Example Sentence: The replay of the match was scheduled for later that evening.

• Definition: In gaming, to play a game or level again.

  Example Sentence: I liked the game so much that I want to replay it.

• Definition: To repeat an action or sequence.

  Example Sentence: She wanted to replay the moment when they first met.

• Definition: An instance of playing something again.

  Example Sentence: The replay of her favorite song brought back memories.

Etymology

Origin: From re- + play

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• instant replay: A repeated viewing of a video at slower speed or in a different angle, often used in sports.
• replay value: The likelihood that a game or movie will be replayed or rewatched by consumers.
• hit replay: To start something again that has already been enjoyed.

Translations

• Spanish: repetir

• French: rejouer

• German: wiederholen

• Russian: повторять

Related Words

• replaying: The act of playing something again.

• revolution: A significant change or transformation, related through the concept of change and repetition.

• playback: The act of playing a recording.

Slang Meanings of replay

• Meaning: Rewind and replay (in a casual context)

  Example Sentence: I love that song, I just keep rewinding and replaying it.

• Meaning: To do something over again (colloquial usage)

  Example Sentence: After my mistake, I had to hit replay on that task.