redo
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈriːduː/
KK: /riˈdu/
noun
Definition
An act of doing something again, especially to correct a mistake or improve it.
Example
The teacher gave the students a redo on the test to help them improve their scores.
Conversation
I think I need to do a redo on my project.
Yeah, it didn't come out as well as you hoped?
Exactly! I just want to make sure it looks better this time.
A redo could really help you achieve that.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
repetition
revision
rework
Antonyms
original
inception
initiation
transitive verb
Definition
To perform an action again or to change something that has already been done.
Example
I need to redo my homework because I made several mistakes.
Tense Forms
Past: redid
Past Participle: redone
Conversation
I think we should redo the living room; it looks so outdated.
That's a great idea! What color were you thinking?
Maybe we could go with a nice blue to brighten it up.
Root Explanation
Redo → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "do" (from Old English "don", meaning to perform or execute). The word "redo" means to perform or execute something again.
Memory Tip
Think of doing something 'again' ('re-') — that's why redo means to do it once more.
Visually Confused Words
uredo
credo
red
edo
ureido
teredo
redtop