Definition

To use a comb on something again, usually to arrange or tidy it up.

Example

After the rain, she had to recomb her hair to make it look nice again.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I need to recomb my hair before we go out.

Yeah, it looks a bit messy right now.

I always forget to do it after a workout.

No worries! Just take a minute to recomb and you'll be good to go.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Recomb is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "com-" (meaning together) and "b" (a phonetic representation of the verb "to combine"). The word refers to the act of combining something again or anew.

Memory Tip

Think of 'again' ('re-') and 'together' ('com-') to remember that 'recomb' means to combine things anew.

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