English Dictionary
Definition re- in British English
re- prefix
prefix
/riː/
1
again: used with many verbs, nouns, or adjectives
Example
Previous applicants need not reapply.
Example
the re-election 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
a rearrangement of our plans
Example
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 ()
now you’re talking ()
re (preposition)
re (noun)
re- (prefix)
re-corker (noun)
re-echo (verb)
re-educate (verb)
re-elect (verb)
re-enact (verb)
re-enactment (noun)
re-engineer (verb)
re-enter (verb)
re-entry (noun)
re-evaluate (verb)
re-evaluation (noun)
re-examine (verb)
re-form (verb)
re-present (verb)
re-release (verb)
re-route (verb)
re-up (verb)
re-up (noun)
there're (short form)
they’re (short form)
think you’re the bee’s knees (phrase)
watch what you’re doing (phrase)
we’re (short form)
what’s .... when it’s at home?/who’s .... when they’re at home? (phrase)
when you’re ready (phrase)
while you’re about it (phrase)
while you’re at it (phrase)
who’re (short form)
you’re (short form)
you’re a genius (phrase)
you’re joking (phrase)
you’re not wrong (phrase)
you’re on (phrase)
you’re telling me (phrase)
you’re too (phrase)
you’re welcome (phrase)
going to love this (phrase)