repass
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /rɪˈpæs/
KK: /rɪˈpæs/
intransitive verb
Definition
To go by or pass again, often referring to a route or location.
Example
The train will repass the station in ten minutes.
Tense Forms
Past: repassed
Past Participle: repassed
Conversation
Did you see that car repass us on the highway?
Yeah, it was going really fast!
I wonder if it will repass us again on the next stretch.
Probably! That driver looks like they're in a hurry.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
repassage
revisit
recur
Antonyms
depart
leave
exit
transitive verb
Definition
To make something pass again, often in the opposite direction or to pass something again.
Example
The teacher asked the students to repass their tests after reviewing the answers.
Tense Forms
Past: repassed
Past Participle: repassed
Conversation
I need to repass that exam next week.
Oh, really? What happened?
I didn’t study enough the first time.
Root Explanation
Repass → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "passare" (meaning to pass). The word "repass" means to pass again, often referring to the act of going over something once more.
Memory Tip
Think of passing 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'passare' means to pass.
Visually Confused Words
trespass
remass
depass
reps
recompass
pass