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Word

remake

Phoneticsre·make, stress on the first syllable

/ˈɹiˈmeɪk/

Definitions

01new version of a film

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a new version of an old film, song, or video game.

n. a new production of a previously existing creative work, typically updated for a modern audience.

“The remake of the classic horror movie was much scarier than the original.”

“Critics argued that the high-budget remake lacked the charm and subtle pacing of the 1950s original.”

Usage

Often used with 'of' to specify the original work.

Synonyms

rebootnew version

Antonyms

02to create again

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to make something again or in a different way.

v. to fashion or produce something anew, often with the intent of improvement or alteration.

“She decided to remake the dress because the sleeves were too long.”

“The architect was asked to remake the plans for the lobby to include more natural light and open space.”

Usage

This is a transitive verb and requires a direct object.

Antonyms

Etymology

From re- + make.

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

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Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
Frequency
Frequent
Level
B1 · Intermediate
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