redub
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /rɪˈdʌb/
KK: /rɪˈdʌb/
noun
Definition
A version of a video or audio that has been edited or changed from its original form, often to improve it or make it more suitable for a different audience.
Example
The director decided to release a redub of the film to better match the new audience's preferences.
Conversation
Have you seen the new redub of that classic movie?
No, I haven't! What's different about it?
They added some funny sound effects and changed a few lines.
That sounds interesting! I might have to check out the redub soon.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fix
edit
remedy
Antonyms
deterioration
failure
decline
verb
Definition
To change or alter something, especially by replacing the original audio or dialogue with a new version.
Example
The film was redubbed to improve the quality of the dialogue.
Tense Forms
Past: redubbed
Past Participle: redubbed
Conversation
Have you seen the new version of that movie?
Yeah, I heard they had to redub some of the scenes.
I wonder if the changes make it any better than the original.
Root Explanation
Redub → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "dub" (from Old French *dober*, meaning to make or to do). The word "redub" means to dub or voice over again, typically in the context of film or audio.
Memory Tip
Think of doing something 'again' ('re-') — that's why redub means to voice over or make a new version of something.
Visually Confused Words
redaub
reub
redoubt
rerub
bedub