How to Pronounce Repair
Repair
rɪ'pɜr
Syllables:
re·pair
Part of speech:
verb noun
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Definition
To fix something that is broken or not working well.
Examples
- I need to repair my bike because the chain is broken.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| repair shop | collocation | rePAIR SHOP | I took my bike to the repair shop yesterday. |
| repair work | collocation | rePAIR WORK | The repair work on the roof will start tomorrow. |
| carry out repairs | collocation | CARRY OUT rePAIRS | They will carry out repairs on the broken window. |
| repair up | phrasal verb | rePAIR UP | He managed to repair up the old computer quickly. |
Fun Fact
The word 'repair' comes from the Old French 'reparer,' meaning 'to restore' or 'fix,' which itself traces back to Latin 'reparare,' combining 're-' (again) and 'parare' (prepare), literally meaning 'to prepare again.'
Word Family
noun
repair
The act of fixing something that is broken or damaged.
"The repair of my car took two days."
verb
repair
To fix something that is broken or damaged.
"I need to repair my bike before the trip."
adjective
repairable
Able to be fixed when broken or damaged.
"The old phone is repairable, so I will not buy a new one."
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