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re
1[ rey ]
noun
- the syllable used for the second tone of a diatonic scale.
- (in the fixed system of solmization) the tone D. Compare sol-fa ( def 1 ).
re
2[ ree, rey ]
preposition
- in the case of; with reference to; in re.
're
3[ er ]
- contraction of are: They're leaving.
Re
4[ rey ]
noun
- Ra.
Re
5- rhenium.
R/E
6- real estate.
re-
7- 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.
Re.
8abbreviation for
- rupee.
r.e.
9abbreviation for
- right end.
R.E.
10abbreviation for
- real estate.
- Reformed Episcopal.
- Right Excellent.
Re
1symbol for
- rupee
re
2/ riː /
preposition
- with reference to
Re
3the chemical symbol for
- rhenium
re
4the internet domain name for
- Reunion Island
're
5contraction of
- are
we're
they're
you're
re-
6prefix
- indicating return to a previous condition, restoration, withdrawal, etc
retrace
rebuild
reunite
renew
- indicating repetition of an action
remarry
recopy
RE
7abbreviation for
- Reformed Episcopal
- Religious Education
- Right Excellent
- Royal Engineers
Re
8/ reɪ /
noun
- another name for Ra 2
re
9/ riː; reɪ /
noun
- music a variant spelling of ray 3
Usage Note
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Word History and Origins
Origin of re2
Origin of re3
Word History and Origins
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Origin of re2
Example Sentences
While anxiety or distress are not exactly the same as doubt or pessimism, they’re similarly believed to cause people to shut down, when in fact they may be a helpful driver of action.
One poll suggests that although 64 percent of Americans say they’re at least “somewhat worried” about climate change, less than half of those report they are “very worried.”
One poll suggests that although 64 percent of Americans say they’re at least “somewhat worried” about climate change, less than half of those report they are “very worried.”
Some behavioral experiments suggest that people are more willing to help tackle a problem if they know that they’re not starting from scratch.
Another sign is fearing spending or feeling poor even when you're not.
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