Synonyms

reread

American

[ree-reed, ree-reed] / riˈrid, ˈriˌrid /

verb (used with object)

reread, rereading

to read (something) again.

noun

the act of reading something again.

reread British

/ riːˈriːd /

verb

to read (something) again

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Etymology

Origin of reread

re- + read ¹

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

I sit back and reread it, to make sure.

From Literature

Here, Henry discusses her writing process, an author she rereads every year and the meaning behind the Taylor Swift needle-drop in “People We Meet on Vacation.”

From The Wall Street Journal

I slipped down low in my seat and began reading and rereading Jemma’s letters, my eyes lingering on her most recent one.

From Literature

To my mind, there is no better way to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary than rereading “Common Sense.”

From Salon

It simply means getting your bearings before you turn on the heat: chopping vegetables and herbs, measuring ingredients, rereading the recipe once more with a clear head.

From Salon

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