re
1the syllable used for the second tone of a diatonic scale.
(in the fixed system of solmization) the tone D.: Compare sol-fa (def. 1).
Origin of re
1Other definitions for re (2 of 10)
in the case of; with reference to; in re.
Origin of re
2Other definitions for 're (3 of 10)
contraction of are: They're leaving.
usage note For 're
Other definitions for Re (4 of 10)
Other definitions for Re (5 of 10)
rhenium.
Other definitions for re- (6 of 10)
a prefix, occurring originally in loanwords from Latin, used with the meaning “again” or “again and again” to indicate repetition, or with the meaning “back” or “backward” to indicate withdrawal or backward motion: regenerate; refurbish; retype; retrace; revert.
Origin of re-
6- Also red-.
Other definitions for r.e. (7 of 10)
right end.
Other definitions for Re. (8 of 10)
rupee.
Other definitions for R/E (9 of 10)
real estate.
Other definitions for R.E. (10 of 10)
real estate.
Reformed Episcopal.
Right Excellent.
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How to use re in a sentence
Arvind learned the hardest way possible that the correct spelling was P-R-E-S-A.
Queens Phenom Goes for Redemption at National Spelling Bee Finals | Michael Daly | March 22, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTTake these letters, s-l-y-w-a-r-e, and in your head try to put them together to make a word; you will have some trouble, probably.
English: Composition and Literature | W. F. (William Franklin) WebsterJudging from your recent actions it should be spelled ‘R-e-c-k-l-e-s-s.’
The Range Boss | Charles Alden SeltzerHe was r e minded of h is duty by the voice of an old man, who came into the room where he was musing.
The Blue and The Gray | A. R. WhiteA sudden, harsh scream and a screaming cr-r-r-r-e-e, repeated several times generally when flying.
Color Key to North American Birds | Frank M. Chapman
He had meant to begin at the beginning and keep on till he got to a w-r-e-c-k,—at Number Seven they spelled it that way.
The Very Small Person | Annie Hamilton Donnell
British Dictionary definitions for re (1 of 9)
/ (reɪ, riː) /
music a variant spelling of ray 3
British Dictionary definitions for re (2 of 9)
/ (riː) /
with reference to
Origin of re
2usage For re
British Dictionary definitions for re (3 of 9)
Reunion Island
British Dictionary definitions for 're (4 of 9)
are: we're; you're; they're
British Dictionary definitions for Re (5 of 9)
/ (reɪ) /
another name for Ra 2
British Dictionary definitions for Re (6 of 9)
rhenium
British Dictionary definitions for Re (7 of 9)
rupee
British Dictionary definitions for RE (8 of 9)
Reformed Episcopal
Religious Education
Right Excellent
Royal Engineers
British Dictionary definitions for re- (9 of 9)
indicating return to a previous condition, restoration, withdrawal, etc: rebuild; renew; retrace; reunite
indicating repetition of an action: recopy; remarry
Origin of re-
9usage For re-
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Scientific definitions for Re
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