How to Pronounce Retreated
Retreated
rɪˈtɹi.tɪd
Part of speech:
noun
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Definition
Retreated means to move back or away from a place or situation.
Examples
- The soldiers retreated from the battle when they saw the enemy was too strong.
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Words With Similar Sounds
Repeated
rɪ'pitɪd
She repeated the instructions to make sure everyone understood.
Recreated
ˌriː.krɪˈeɪ.tɪd
They recreated the historic scene for the documentary.
Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| retreated to safety | collocation | reTREATed to SAfety | The soldiers retreated to safety after the attack. |
| retreated from battle | collocation | reTREATed from BATtle | The army retreated from battle to regroup. |
| retreated into silence | collocation | reTREATed inTO SI-lence | After the argument, she retreated into silence. |
| retreated back | phrasal verb | reTREATed BACK | The cat retreated back under the sofa quickly. |
Fun Fact
The word 'retreated' comes from the Old French 'retreter,' meaning 'to pull back,' originally used in military contexts before expanding to everyday use for any act of withdrawal or stepping back.
Word Family
noun
retreat
a movement back from a place or situation, often to avoid danger or defeat
"The army made a quick retreat when they saw the enemy was stronger."
verb
retreat
to move back or away from a place or situation, especially to avoid danger or defeat
"The soldiers retreated after the battle became too difficult."
adjective
retreating
moving back or away from a place or situation
"The retreating army left the field quietly."
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