Word
repeated
Phoneticsre·peat·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹiˈpitɪd/
UK/ɹɪpˈiːtɪd/
Definition
adj. happening or done many times.
adj. occurring or performed on several occasions; frequent and iterative.
Examples
“She repeated the instructions so everyone could hear them.”
“The teacher asked the student to repeat the sentence to improve his pronunciation.”
“History often seems to repeat itself when societies fail to address the underlying economic tensions that led to previous conflicts.”
Examples
simple
“She repeated the instructions so everyone could hear them.”
contextual
“The teacher asked the student to repeat the sentence to improve his pronunciation.”
complex
“History often seems to repeat itself when societies fail to address the underlying economic tensions that led to previous conflicts.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “repeated” in context.
Verb
01. ignore repeated
“The company chose to ignore repeated warnings about safety risks.”
verb + adj
02. make repeated
“He had to make repeated attempts before he finally passed the test.”
verb + adj
03. receive repeated
“The customer service department received repeated complaints about the delay.”
verb + adj
Adjective
04. highly repeated
“The study focused on highly repeated patterns in the data set.”
adv + adj
Noun
05. repeated assurance
“We were given repeated assurances that the flight would leave on time.”
adj + noun
06. repeated exposure
“Repeated exposure to loud noise can damage your hearing permanently.”
adj + noun
07. repeated failure
“The project was cancelled after repeated failure to meet deadlines.”
adj + noun
08. repeated deadly
09. after repeated attempts
“After repeated attempts, she finally managed to open the locked door.”
10. despite repeated warnings
“He continued to drive fast despite repeated warnings from the police.”
11. repeated analysis
12. repeated measure
Synonyms
Antonyms
- 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
- Common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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