redraw
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈriːdrɔː/
KK: /ridrɔ/
noun
Definition
A change or update made to a drawing or display, often to improve it or correct mistakes.
Example
The artist decided to make a redraw of the original sketch to enhance the details.
Conversation
Did you notice the redraw on the game screen last night?
Yeah, it looked way better than before!
I think the redraw made the graphics much clearer.
For sure! It really enhanced the overall experience.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
revision
update
alteration
Antonyms
stagnation
unchanged
continuation
verb
Definition
To create a new drawing or image of something that has already been drawn before.
Example
The artist decided to redraw the landscape to improve the colors.
Tense Forms
Past: redrew
Past Participle: redrawn
Conversation
I think I need to redraw my last sketch.
Why? I thought it looked great!
I just feel like I can do better this time.
Root Explanation
Redraw → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "draw" (from Old English "dragan", meaning to pull or drag). The word "redraw" means to draw again or to pull something again in a different way.
Memory Tip
Think of 'drawing again' — 're-' means again, and 'draw' means to pull or create an image.
Visually Confused Words
predraw
wiredraw
redawn
wiredrawn
predrawer
draw