# reread

/ˈɹiˈɹid/ (US) · CEFR B1 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/reread
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

to read something again, usually because you want to understand it better or remember it.

For teachers: to read a text or passage again, typically for the purpose of comprehension, retention, or critical analysis.

## Examples

- I need to reread the instructions before I start the test.
- After finishing the first chapter, she decided to reread it to catch any details she might have missed.
- The legal team spent several hours rereading the contract to ensure that no hidden clauses had been overlooked during the initial review.

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