American Dictionary
Definition re- in American English
re- prefix
prefix
/ri/
1
again: used with many verbs, nouns, or adjectives
Example
Previous applicants need not reapply.
Example
the reelection of the Mayor
2
again in a different way: used with many verbs, nouns, or adjectives
Example
We've decided to redecorate the kitchen.
Example
Example
a rearrangement of our plans
Related Words
Words related to re-:
do as you’re told (phrase)
do something for all you’re worth (phrase)
don’t count your chickens (before they’re hatched) (phrase)
look (phrase)
not know whether you’re coming or going (phrase)
now you’re talking (phrase)
re (preposition)
re (noun)
re- (prefix)
re-corker (noun)
re-enact (verb)
re-enactment (noun)
re-evaluate (verb)
re-evaluation (noun)
re-form (verb)
re-present (verb)
re-up (verb)
re-up (noun)
there're (short form)
they’re (short form)
watch what you’re doing (phrase)
we’re (short form)
when you’re ready (phrase)
while you’re at it (phrase)
who’re (short form)
you’re (short form)
you’re a genius (phrase)
you’re breaking my heart (phrase)
you’re joking (phrase)
you’re on (phrase)
you’re telling me (phrase)
you’re too (phrase)
you’re welcome (phrase)
going to love this (phrase)