How to Pronounce Repeated
Repeated
rɪ'pitɪd
Syllables:
re·peat·ed
Part of speech:
adjective
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Definition
Happening or done again and again.
Examples
- She repeated the song because she liked it very much.
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Words With Similar Sounds
Repeated
rɪ'pitɪd
She repeated the instructions to make sure everyone understood.
Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| repeated requests | collocation | re-PEAted re-QUESTS | She ignored his repeated requests for a meeting. |
| repeated failure | collocation | re-PEAted FAIL-ure | Repeated failure didn't stop him from trying again. |
| repeatedly emphasize | collocation | re-PEAtedly em-PHA-size | The teacher repeatedly emphasized the importance of homework. |
| repeatedly ask | collocation | re-PEAtedly ASK | He repeatedly asked for directions to the station. |
Fun Fact
The word 'repeated' comes from the Latin 'repitēre,' meaning 'to seek again,' highlighting how repetition involves a deliberate return to something previously done or said.
Word Family
noun
repetition
The action of doing or saying something again.
"The teacher asked for repetition of the sentence to help students learn."
verb
repeat
To say or do something again.
"Please repeat the question so I can understand it better."
adjective
repeated
Happening or done again many times.
"There have been repeated attempts to fix the problem."
adverb
repeatedly
Many times; again and again.
"He called her repeatedly but she did not answer."
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