📖 R — The English dictionary · page 28

repartee — Everyday, meaning 1: Quick, witty conversation in which people make clever, funny replies to each other.↗tree and pragmatics of: Quick, witty conversation in which people make clever,… Example: The friends enjoyed a bit of witty repartee.↗tree and pragmatics of: The friends enjoyed a bit of witty repartee. · The show was full of quick repartee.↗tree and pragmatics of: The show was full of quick repartee. · The Mad Hatter's tea party is full of strange repartee.↗tree and pragmatics of: The Mad Hatter's tea party is full of… · Her clever repartee made everyone laugh.↗tree and pragmatics of: Her clever repartee made everyone laugh. · He was good at repartee and never lost an argument.↗tree and pragmatics of: He was good at repartee and never lost… · The banter and repartee went on all evening.↗tree and pragmatics of: The banter and repartee went on all evening.

repast — Everyday, meaning 1: (old use) A meal, especially a grand or formal one.↗tree and pragmatics of: A meal, especially a grand or formal one. Example: The king invited them to a royal repast.↗tree and pragmatics of: The king invited them to a royal repast. · After the repast, the guests danced.↗tree and pragmatics of: After the repast, the guests danced. · The cook prepared a fine repast for the travellers.↗tree and pragmatics of: The cook prepared a fine repast for the…

repatriation — Everyday, meaning 1: Sending or bringing someone back to their own country.↗tree and pragmatics of: Sending or bringing someone back to their own… Everyday, meaning 2: Returning things, like money or museum objects, to the country they came from.↗tree and pragmatics of: Returning things, like money or museum objects, to… Everyday, meaning 3: (euphemism-like, formal) Bringing home the body of someone who died abroad, for a funeral.↗tree and pragmatics of: Bringing home the body of someone who died… Example: After the war, there was a repatriation of prisoners.↗tree and pragmatics of: After the war, there was a repatriation of… · The museum agreed to the repatriation of the ancient statue.↗tree and pragmatics of: The museum agreed to the repatriation of the… · Many families waited for the repatriation of their loved ones.↗tree and pragmatics of: Many families waited for the repatriation of their… · A repatriation flight brought the stranded tourists home.↗tree and pragmatics of: A repatriation flight brought the stranded tourists home. · Some refugees were afraid of repatriation to a dangerous country.↗tree and pragmatics of: Some refugees were afraid of repatriation to a… · The insurance covers repatriation if you fall ill abroad.↗tree and pragmatics of: The insurance covers repatriation if you fall ill…

repay — Everyday, meaning 1: To repay money is to pay back money that you borrowed.↗tree and pragmatics of: To repay money is to pay back money… Everyday, meaning 2: To repay someone is to do something for them in return for help or kindness they gave you.↗tree and pragmatics of: To repay someone is to do something for… Everyday, meaning 3: To repay something such as effort can mean to be worth it, as in "The hard work repaid itself".↗tree and pragmatics of: To repay something such as effort can mean… Example: I'll repay the £5 I borrowed on Friday.↗tree and pragmatics of: I'll repay the £5 I borrowed on Friday. · How can I ever repay you for your help?↗tree and pragmatics of: How can I ever repay you for your… · In the fable, the mouse repaid the lion by chewing through the net.↗tree and pragmatics of: In the fable, the mouse repaid the lion… · My parents are still repaying the loan for our house.↗tree and pragmatics of: My parents are still repaying the loan for… · (Bible) Jesus taught not to repay evil with evil.↗tree and pragmatics of: Bible Jesus taught not to repay evil with… · Your practice has repaid you with a great performance.↗tree and pragmatics of: Your practice has repaid you with a great… · If you borrow £20 and repay £4 a week, it takes 5 weeks.↗tree and pragmatics of: If you borrow £20 and repay £4 a… · I am grateful, and one day I will repay you.”↗tree and pragmatics of: I am grateful, and one day I will… · and repayeth them that hate Him to their face, to destroy them; He will not be slack to him that hateth Him, He will repay him to his face.↗tree and pragmatics of: and repayeth them that hate Him to their… (Torah DEU.7.10, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah DEU.7.10, JPS 1917 · Then shall the land be paid her sabbaths, as long as it lieth desolate, and ye are in your enemies' land; even then shall the land rest, and repay her sabbaths.↗tree and pragmatics of: Then shall the land be paid her sabbaths,… (Torah LEV.26.34, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah LEV.26.34, JPS 1917 · And who shall repay him what he hath done?↗tree and pragmatics of: And who shall repay him what he hath… (Writings JOB.21.31, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.21.31, JPS 1917 · Who hath given Me anything beforehand, that I should repay him?↗tree and pragmatics of: Who hath given Me anything beforehand, that I… (Writings JOB.41.3, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.41.3, JPS 1917 · They repay me evil for good; bereavement is come to my soul.↗tree and pragmatics of: They repay me evil for good; bereavement is… (Writings PSA.35.12, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.35.12, JPS 1917

repayable — Everyday, meaning 1: (money) That must be paid back, usually by a certain time.↗tree and pragmatics of: That must be paid back, usually by a… Everyday, meaning 2: That can be paid back.↗tree and pragmatics of: That can be paid back. Example: The loan is repayable over two years.↗tree and pragmatics of: The loan is repayable over two years. · Mum said the money for my bike was repayable from my pocket money.↗tree and pragmatics of: Mum said the money for my bike was… · A £60 loan repayable in 6 weeks means £10 a week.↗tree and pragmatics of: A £60 loan repayable in 6 weeks means… · Grants are not repayable, but loans are.↗tree and pragmatics of: Grants are not repayable, but loans are. · The deposit is repayable when you return the keys.↗tree and pragmatics of: The deposit is repayable when you return the… · The money is repayable on demand, which means at any time it is asked for.↗tree and pragmatics of: The money is repayable on demand, which means…

repayment — Everyday, meaning 1: (money) Paying back money that you borrowed.↗tree and pragmatics of: Paying back money that you borrowed. Everyday, meaning 2: (money) One of a set of regular amounts paid back on a loan, such as the monthly payment on a mortgage or car.↗tree and pragmatics of: One of a set of regular amounts paid… Everyday, meaning 3: Doing something in return for help or harm: «in repayment for your kindness».↗tree and pragmatics of: Doing something in return for help or harm:… Example: Mum and Dad make a mortgage repayment every month.↗tree and pragmatics of: Mum and Dad make a mortgage repayment every… · The loan has twelve monthly repayments.↗tree and pragmatics of: The loan has twelve monthly repayments. · If you miss a repayment, the bank may charge more.↗tree and pragmatics of: If you miss a repayment, the bank may… · Tom gave Sam two chocolate bars in repayment for the pen.↗tree and pragmatics of: Tom gave Sam two chocolate bars in repayment… · Each repayment is 50 pounds.↗tree and pragmatics of: Each repayment is 50 pounds. · The repayments on the car are quite high.↗tree and pragmatics of: The repayments on the car are quite high. · She finished the last repayment and owned the bike outright.↗tree and pragmatics of: She finished the last repayment and owned the… · The day for repayment came, but the poor man had not a single copeck.↗tree and pragmatics of: The day for repayment came, but the poor…

repeal — Everyday, meaning 1: (law) To officially end a law so that it no longer counts.↗tree and pragmatics of: To officially end a law so that it… Everyday, meaning 2: (noun) The act of ending a law.↗tree and pragmatics of: The act of ending a law. Example: Parliament voted to repeal the old law.↗tree and pragmatics of: Parliament voted to repeal the old law. · The Corn Laws were repealed in Britain in 1846.↗tree and pragmatics of: The Corn Laws were repealed in Britain in… · In the USA, Prohibition was ended by the repeal of a law in 1933.↗tree and pragmatics of: In the USA, Prohibition was ended by the… · People marched to ask for the unfair tax to be repealed.↗tree and pragmatics of: People marched to ask for the unfair tax… · The repeal of the rule means you can now ride bikes in the park.↗tree and pragmatics of: The repeal of the rule means you can… · Only lawmakers can repeal a law, not the police.↗tree and pragmatics of: Only lawmakers can repeal a law, not the…

repeat — Everyday, meaning 1: To repeat is to do or say something again.↗tree and pragmatics of: To repeat is to do or say something… Everyday, meaning 2: To repeat after someone is to say the same words they said.↗tree and pragmatics of: To repeat after someone is to say the… Everyday, meaning 3: A repeat is a TV show shown again.↗tree and pragmatics of: A repeat is a TV show shown again. Everyday, meaning 4: A pattern that repeats has the same part again and again.↗tree and pragmatics of: A pattern that repeats has the same part… Everyday, meaning 5: A repeating decimal has digits that go on again forever, like 0.333...↗tree and pragmatics of: A repeating decimal has digits that go on… Example: The pattern repeats every 3 beads.↗tree and pragmatics of: The pattern repeats every 3 beads. · Repeat the step 4 times.↗tree and pragmatics of: Repeat the step 4 times. · What is the 10th shape if the pattern repeats?↗tree and pragmatics of: What is the 10th shape if the pattern… · She repeats the song twice.↗tree and pragmatics of: She repeats the song twice. · Could you repeat the question, please?↗tree and pragmatics of: Could you repeat the question, please? · Repeat after me: «Two times three is six».↗tree and pragmatics of: Repeat after me: «Two times three is six». · Multiplication is repeated addition: 4 + 4 + 4 = 3 × 4.↗tree and pragmatics of: Multiplication is repeated addition: 4 + 4 +… · I played my favourite song on repeat.↗tree and pragmatics of: I played my favourite song on repeat. · Little Gerda repeated the Lord's Prayer.↗tree and pragmatics of: Little Gerda repeated the Lord's Prayer. · twenty-two letters, the Sefer Yetzirah demonstrates by permu- tations in whicli letters never repeat themselves but only change their places.↗tree and pragmatics of: twenty-two letters, the Sefer Yetzirah demonstrates by permu-… (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))↗tree and pragmatics of: Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according…

repeatedly — Everyday, meaning 1: Repeatedly means many times, again and again.↗tree and pragmatics of: Repeatedly means many times, again and again. Example: The phone rang repeatedly.↗tree and pragmatics of: The phone rang repeatedly. · He repeatedly forgot his PE kit.↗tree and pragmatics of: He repeatedly forgot his PE kit. · Multiplying is adding the same number repeatedly.↗tree and pragmatics of: Multiplying is adding the same number repeatedly. · She knocked repeatedly, but no one came.↗tree and pragmatics of: She knocked repeatedly, but no one came. · The teacher repeatedly asked for quiet.↗tree and pragmatics of: The teacher repeatedly asked for quiet. · Press the button repeatedly to wake the robot.↗tree and pragmatics of: Press the button repeatedly to wake the robot. · Subtract 3 repeatedly from 12: 9, 6, 3, 0, so 12 ÷ 3 = 4.↗tree and pragmatics of: Subtract 3 repeatedly from 12: 9, 6, 3,… · The bird hit the window repeatedly.↗tree and pragmatics of: The bird hit the window repeatedly. · It would be impossible to describe his joy; he kissed the talisman repeatedly, wrapped it up, and carefully tied it round his arm.↗tree and pragmatics of: It would be impossible to describe his joy;…

repeating — Everyday, meaning 1: Repeating means doing or saying something again and again.↗tree and pragmatics of: Repeating means doing or saying something again and… Everyday, meaning 2: A repeating pattern is one that goes over and over in the same order.↗tree and pragmatics of: A repeating pattern is one that goes over… Everyday, meaning 3: A repeating decimal has digits that go on again forever, like 0.333….↗tree and pragmatics of: A repeating decimal has digits that go on… Example: The pattern red, blue, green keeps repeating.↗tree and pragmatics of: The pattern red, blue, green keeps repeating. What is the 10th colour?↗tree and pragmatics of: What is the 10th colour? · The repeating part has 4 beads.↗tree and pragmatics of: The repeating part has 4 beads. · Write the repeating rule: 2, 5, 2, 5 …↗tree and pragmatics of: Write the repeating rule: 2, 5, 2, 5… · She is repeating the song 3 times.↗tree and pragmatics of: She is repeating the song 3 times. · Repeating your spellings helps you learn them.↗tree and pragmatics of: Repeating your spellings helps you learn them. · The wallpaper has a repeating pattern of birds.↗tree and pragmatics of: The wallpaper has a repeating pattern of birds. · 1 ÷ 3 = 0.333…, a repeating decimal.↗tree and pragmatics of: 1 ÷ 3 = 0.333…, a repeating decimal. · Day and night keep repeating.↗tree and pragmatics of: Day and night keep repeating. · Stop repeating everything I say!↗tree and pragmatics of: Stop repeating everything I say!

repel — Everyday, meaning 1: To repel something is to push it away or keep it away.↗tree and pragmatics of: To repel something is to push it away… Everyday, meaning 2: In science, two magnets repel when their same poles (north–north or south–south) push each other apart.↗tree and pragmatics of: In science, two magnets repel when their same… Everyday, meaning 3: To repel can also mean to make someone feel disgusted.↗tree and pragmatics of: To repel can also mean to make someone… Example: Two north poles of magnets repel each other.↗tree and pragmatics of: Two north poles of magnets repel each other. · This spray repels mosquitoes.↗tree and pragmatics of: This spray repels mosquitoes. · A raincoat repels water.↗tree and pragmatics of: A raincoat repels water. · The castle walls repelled the attackers.↗tree and pragmatics of: The castle walls repelled the attackers. · The smell of the rotten fish repelled everyone.↗tree and pragmatics of: The smell of the rotten fish repelled everyone. · Try to push two magnets together — feel how they repel!↗tree and pragmatics of: Try to push two magnets together — feel… · When, therefore, they sighted the Argo from afar they armed themselves and rushed to the shore, determined to repel any invasion of their territory.↗tree and pragmatics of: When, therefore, they sighted the Argo from afar…

repellent — Everyday, meaning 1: A repellent is a spray, cream or other thing that keeps animals or insects away, such as insect repellent against mosquitoes.↗tree and pragmatics of: A repellent is a spray, cream or other… Everyday, meaning 2: A water-repellent material makes water roll off it instead of soaking in.↗tree and pragmatics of: A water-repellent material makes water roll off it… Everyday, meaning 3: As an adjective, repellent means very unpleasant or disgusting.↗tree and pragmatics of: As an adjective, repellent means very unpleasant or… Example: Put on insect repellent before we go into the woods.↗tree and pragmatics of: Put on insect repellent before we go into… · The mosquito repellent smells of lemons.↗tree and pragmatics of: The mosquito repellent smells of lemons. · My raincoat is water-repellent, so the drops roll off.↗tree and pragmatics of: My raincoat is water-repellent, so the drops roll… · Ducks' feathers are water-repellent because of a special oil.↗tree and pragmatics of: Ducks' feathers are water-repellent because of a special… · Do not spray repellent near your eyes or on cuts.↗tree and pragmatics of: Do not spray repellent near your eyes or… · The rotten fish had a repellent smell.↗tree and pragmatics of: The rotten fish had a repellent smell. · Some gardeners use a repellent to keep slugs off the lettuce.↗tree and pragmatics of: Some gardeners use a repellent to keep slugs…

repelling — Everyday, meaning 1: Repelling means pushing something away or keeping it away.↗tree and pragmatics of: Repelling means pushing something away or keeping it… Everyday, meaning 2: (science) Magnets are repelling when like poles (north and north, or south and south) push away from each other.↗tree and pragmatics of: Magnets are repelling when like poles north and… Everyday, meaning 3: Repelling an attack means fighting it off.↗tree and pragmatics of: Repelling an attack means fighting it off. Everyday, meaning 4: (rarer) Something repelling can make you feel disgust (more often "repellent" or "repulsive").↗tree and pragmatics of: Something repelling can make you feel disgust more… Example: The two north poles are repelling each other.↗tree and pragmatics of: The two north poles are repelling each other. · Feel how the magnets push apart — they're repelling.↗tree and pragmatics of: Feel how the magnets push apart — they're… · This coat is great at repelling rain.↗tree and pragmatics of: This coat is great at repelling rain. · Citronella candles help with repelling mosquitoes.↗tree and pragmatics of: Citronella candles help with repelling mosquitoes. · The soldiers succeeded in repelling the attack.↗tree and pragmatics of: The soldiers succeeded in repelling the attack. · Oil and water are repelling each other in the jar.↗tree and pragmatics of: Oil and water are repelling each other in… · Ducks' feathers are good at repelling water.↗tree and pragmatics of: Ducks' feathers are good at repelling water.

repent — Everyday, meaning 1: To repent is to feel truly sorry for something wrong you have done and to want to change.↗tree and pragmatics of: To repent is to feel truly sorry for… Everyday, meaning 2: (church, Bible) To turn away from sin and turn back to God: in the Gospels John the Baptist and Jesus called people to repent.↗tree and pragmatics of: To turn away from sin and turn back… Everyday, meaning 3: (formal) To regret a choice: «He repented of his decision».↗tree and pragmatics of: To regret a choice: «He repented of his… Example: The thief repented and gave the money back.↗tree and pragmatics of: The thief repented and gave the money back. · John the Baptist told the people to repent.↗tree and pragmatics of: John the Baptist told the people to repent. · She repented of the mean things she had said.↗tree and pragmatics of: She repented of the mean things she had… · Christians believe God forgives those who truly repent.↗tree and pragmatics of: Christians believe God forgives those who truly repent. · The giant repented and became the village's friend.↗tree and pragmatics of: The giant repented and became the village's friend. · Marry in haste, repent at leisure, says the old proverb.↗tree and pragmatics of: Marry in haste, repent at leisure, says the… · He did not repent until he saw how sad his friend was.↗tree and pragmatics of: He did not repent until he saw how… · Act in haste and repent at leisure--and often in pain.↗tree and pragmatics of: Act in haste and repent at leisure--and often… · Turn from Thy fierce wrath, and repent of this evil against Thy people.↗tree and pragmatics of: Turn from Thy fierce wrath, and repent of… (Torah EXO.32.12, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.32.12, JPS 1917 · And the LORD repented of the evil which He said He would do unto His people.↗tree and pragmatics of: And the LORD repented of the evil which… (Torah EXO.32.14, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah EXO.32.14, JPS 1917 · And it repented the LORD that He had made man on the earth, and it grieved Him at His heart.↗tree and pragmatics of: And it repented the LORD that He had… (Torah GEN.6.6, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Torah GEN.6.6, JPS 1917 · And let it repent Thee concerning Thy servants.↗tree and pragmatics of: And let it repent Thee concerning Thy servants. (Writings PSA.90.13, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings PSA.90.13, JPS 1917 · The LORD repented concerning this; 'It shall not be', saith the LORD.↗tree and pragmatics of: The LORD repented concerning this; 'It shall not… (Prophets AMO.7.3, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets AMO.7.3, JPS 1917 · Wherefore I abhor my words, and repent, seeing I am dust and ashes.↗tree and pragmatics of: Wherefore I abhor my words, and repent, seeing… (Writings JOB.42.6, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Writings JOB.42.6, JPS 1917

repentance — Everyday, meaning 1: Repentance is being truly sorry for something wrong you have done and wanting to change and not do it again.↗tree and pragmatics of: Repentance is being truly sorry for something wrong… Everyday, meaning 2: (church, Bible) Repentance is turning away from sin and back to God; Christians believe God forgives those who truly repent.↗tree and pragmatics of: Repentance is turning away from sin and back… Example: The boy's tears showed real repentance.↗tree and pragmatics of: The boy's tears showed real repentance. · The judge noted that the man showed no repentance for the crime.↗tree and pragmatics of: The judge noted that the man showed no… · Christians believe repentance means turning back to God.↗tree and pragmatics of: Christians believe repentance means turning back to God. · John the Baptist preached repentance by the river Jordan.↗tree and pragmatics of: John the Baptist preached repentance by the river… · The prodigal son came home full of repentance.↗tree and pragmatics of: The prodigal son came home full of repentance. · Saying sorry is easy; repentance means you also change.↗tree and pragmatics of: Saying sorry is easy; repentance means you also… · Lent is a time of prayer and repentance for many Christians.↗tree and pragmatics of: Lent is a time of prayer and repentance… · Repentance be hid from Mine eyes!↗tree and pragmatics of: Repentance be hid from Mine eyes! (Prophets HOS.13.14, JPS 1917)↗tree and pragmatics of: Prophets HOS.13.14, JPS 1917

repentant — Everyday, meaning 1: Feeling sorry for something wrong you have done and wanting to change.↗tree and pragmatics of: Feeling sorry for something wrong you have done… Everyday, meaning 2: (church) Sorry for sins; Christians believe God forgives the repentant.↗tree and pragmatics of: Sorry for sins; Christians believe God forgives the… Example: The boy looked repentant after breaking the window.↗tree and pragmatics of: The boy looked repentant after breaking the window. · Toad was repentant, but not for long.↗tree and pragmatics of: Toad was repentant, but not for long. · She wrote a repentant letter.↗tree and pragmatics of: She wrote a repentant letter. · (Bible) Jesus forgave the repentant thief.↗tree and pragmatics of: Bible Jesus forgave the repentant thief. · The repentant dog lowered its ears.↗tree and pragmatics of: The repentant dog lowered its ears. · He was truly repentant and paid for the damage.↗tree and pragmatics of: He was truly repentant and paid for the… · The terrified crew, too late repentant, crowded round the pilot for protection, and entreated him to steer for the shore.↗tree and pragmatics of: The terrified crew, too late repentant, crowded round…

repenteth — Early Modern English, meaning 1: «repenteth» means «repents», a form of «repent».↗tree and pragmatics of: «repenteth» means «repents», a form of «repent». e.g. To repent is to feel truly sorry for something wrong you have done and to want to change.↗tree and pragmatics of: To repent is to feel truly sorry for… Example: And the LORD said: 'I will blot out man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and creeping thing, and fowl of the air; for it repenteth Me that I have made them.'↗tree and pragmatics of: And the LORD said: 'I will blot out… (Torah GEN.6.7, JPS 1917)

repetition — Everyday, meaning 1: Doing or saying something again and again.↗tree and pragmatics of: Doing or saying something again and again. e.g. Learning times tables needs repetition.↗tree and pragmatics of: Learning times tables needs repetition. Everyday, meaning 2: One time of doing an exercise in a set: 10 repetitions (reps) of star jumps.↗tree and pragmatics of: One time of doing an exercise in a… Everyday, meaning 3: A thing that is repeated: «Avoid repetition in your writing».↗tree and pragmatics of: A thing that is repeated: «Avoid repetition in… Example: Repetition helps you remember spelling words.↗tree and pragmatics of: Repetition helps you remember spelling words. · Do 3 sets of 10 repetitions — 30 star jumps in all.↗tree and pragmatics of: Do 3 sets of 10 repetitions — 30… · Multiplication is a repetition of addition.↗tree and pragmatics of: Multiplication is a repetition of addition. · The poem uses repetition: «Run, run, run!»↗tree and pragmatics of: The poem uses repetition: «Run, run, run!» · Try to avoid repetition in your story.↗tree and pragmatics of: Try to avoid repetition in your story. · The wallpaper has a repetition of stars.↗tree and pragmatics of: The wallpaper has a repetition of stars. · We don't want a repetition of last year's mess!↗tree and pragmatics of: We don't want a repetition of last year's… · Strukis awoke in time to upset the fisherman's boat; but fearing a repetition of the attempt, it now changes each year the hour of its annual sleep.↗tree and pragmatics of: Strukis awoke in time to upset the fisherman's… · ()f the Sefer Yetzirah II little need be said ; it abounds in trifles, contradictions and repetitions.↗tree and pragmatics of: f the Sefer Yetzirah II little need be… (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))↗tree and pragmatics of: Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according…

repetitive — Everyday, meaning 1: Repetitive means doing or saying the same thing again and again.↗tree and pragmatics of: Repetitive means doing or saying the same thing… Everyday, meaning 2: A repetitive task or job is boring because it is the same every time.↗tree and pragmatics of: A repetitive task or job is boring because… Everyday, meaning 3: In writing, repetitive means using the same words or sentence starts too many times.↗tree and pragmatics of: In writing, repetitive means using the same words… Example: Copying lines is repetitive and boring.↗tree and pragmatics of: Copying lines is repetitive and boring. · Your story is a bit repetitive, so try new sentence openers.↗tree and pragmatics of: Your story is a bit repetitive, so try… · The song has a repetitive chorus that is easy to remember.↗tree and pragmatics of: The song has a repetitive chorus that is… · A computer is good at repetitive jobs, so we use a loop.↗tree and pragmatics of: A computer is good at repetitive jobs, so… · The wallpaper had a repetitive pattern of stars.↗tree and pragmatics of: The wallpaper had a repetitive pattern of stars. · Typing all day can cause repetitive strain injury.↗tree and pragmatics of: Typing all day can cause repetitive strain injury. · The robot does the same repetitive movement thousands of times.↗tree and pragmatics of: The robot does the same repetitive movement thousands…

replace — Everyday, meaning 1: To replace something means to put a new thing in the place of an old or broken one.↗tree and pragmatics of: To replace something means to put a new… Everyday, meaning 2: To replace someone means to take their place.↗tree and pragmatics of: To replace someone means to take their place. Everyday, meaning 3: To replace something can mean to put it back where it was.↗tree and pragmatics of: To replace something can mean to put it… Example: We need to replace the batteries in the remote.↗tree and pragmatics of: We need to replace the batteries in the… · Please replace the books on the shelf.↗tree and pragmatics of: Please replace the books on the shelf. · Replace x with 5 and work out the answer.↗tree and pragmatics of: Replace x with 5 and work out the… · A new teacher will replace Mrs Brown next term.↗tree and pragmatics of: A new teacher will replace Mrs Brown next… · Replace the lid tightly after using the glue.↗tree and pragmatics of: Replace the lid tightly after using the glue. · Replace your helmet if it has been in a crash.↗tree and pragmatics of: Replace your helmet if it has been in… · Nothing can replace a good night's sleep.↗tree and pragmatics of: Nothing can replace a good night's sleep. · The pirates listened grimly, and then replaced the mushroom.↗tree and pragmatics of: The pirates listened grimly, and then replaced the… · Rittangelius gives "replace the formative power upon his throne."↗tree and pragmatics of: Rittangelius gives 'replace the formative power upon his… Postellus gives "restore the device to its place."↗tree and pragmatics of: Postellus gives 'restore the device to its place.' (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)↗tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893 · must not be confused with Zain, Z ; and lastly Qoph, Q is very often replaced by K, which is hardly defensible as there is a true K in addition. '↗tree and pragmatics of: must not be confused with Zain, Z ;… 44.↗tree and pragmatics of: 44. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)↗tree and pragmatics of: Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893