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reconvert

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌriːkənˈvɜːrt/

KK: /riˈkɒnvɜrt/

transitive verb
Definition

To change something back to a previous form or state.


Example

The software can reconvert the files to their original format.


Tense Forms

Past: reconverted

Past Participle: reconverted


Conversation
Sloth A
I was thinking about how to reconvert my old bike into a mountain bike.
Sloth B
That sounds like a fun project! What parts do you need?
Sloth A
I just need some new tires and a better gear system to reconvert it properly.
Sloth B
Awesome! I can help you with that this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
restore
convert
revert
Antonyms
transform
alter
change
Root Explanation

Reconvert → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "convertere" (meaning to turn). The word means to turn something back again or to change it back to a previous state.

Memory Tip

Think of turning something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'convertere' means to turn. This helps you remember that reconvert means to turn back to a previous form.

Visually Confused Words
preconvert
convert
preconcert
forecovert
reinvert
reckoner
precover
semiconvert
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