English Reference
Adjective

reworked

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ɹiˈwɝkt/ UK /ɹɪwˈɜːkt/ re·worked

adj.changed or improved by working on it again. You use this to describe something like a piece of writing or a plan that has been updated.

adj.modified or revised to improve quality or adapt to new requirements. Often used as a participial adjective to describe creative or technical outputs.


SIMPLE

The band played a reworked version of their hit song.

CONTEXTUAL

After receiving feedback from the board, the manager presented a reworked proposal that addressed the budget concerns.

COMPLEX

The museum's latest exhibition features several reworked sketches from the artist's early period, providing a rare glimpse into how his style evolved through constant revision.

Usage

Often follows a linking verb or precedes a noun as an attributive modifier.

The lyrics were reworked for the soundtrack to her 1992 romantic comedy film, Straight Talk.

BBC News· 25 Aug 2026

It started as a BBC radio drama in 2016, and was reworked as a small-scale musical two years ago.

The Guardian· 21 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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