English Reference
Verb

redo

v.
A2 Elementary US /ɹiˈdu/ re·do UK spelling redoes, redoing, redone

v.to do something again because you want to improve it or because the first time was not successful. You often use this when you make a mistake and need a fresh start.

v.to perform an action or task a second time, typically to correct errors or achieve a superior result. Often implies a complete repetition rather than a minor adjustment.


SIMPLE

I made a mistake on the form, so I had to redo it.

CONTEXTUAL

The teacher asked the student to redo the assignment because the original work did not meet the requirements.

COMPLEX

After the software update caused a system crash, the design team had to redo several hours of unsaved work from their morning session.

Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object.

Pitfall
I must to redo my homework.I must redo my homework.

Redo is a base verb; it follows modal verbs like 'must', 'can', or 'should' without the particle 'to'.


From re- + do.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Occasional
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