# remake

/ˈɹiˈmeɪk/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/remake
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. new version of a film

noun · CEFR B1

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

For teachers: 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.

### 2. to create again

verb · CEFR B2

to make something again or in a different way.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- The studio is planning a remake of that classic horror movie.
- Fans were nervous about the remake, but the new director stayed very loyal to the original story.
- While some critics dismissed the remake as a cynical cash grab, others appreciated how the updated script addressed contemporary social issues that the 1950s original had ignored.

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