reprint
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈriːprɪnt/
KK: /ˈriːprɪnt/
noun
Definition
A copy of something that has been printed again, often identical to the original version.
Example
The publisher decided to release a reprint of the popular book due to high demand.
Conversation
Did you see the new reprint of that famous comic book?
Yeah, I heard it's just like the original, but with better paper quality.
I can't wait to get my hands on that reprint for my collection.
Same here! It's nice to have a fresh copy to read.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
facsimile
offprint
reissue
Antonyms
original
first
prototype
transitive verb
Definition
To produce a new copy of something that has already been printed, such as a book or article.
Example
The publisher decided to reprint the popular novel due to high demand.
Tense Forms
Past: reprinted
Past Participle: reprinted
Conversation
Did you hear they will reprint that book we loved?
Really? That's awesome news!
Yeah, I can't wait to get another copy since mine is so worn out.
Root Explanation
Reprint → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "print" (from Old French *preindre*, meaning to press or imprint). The word "reprint" means to print something again.
Memory Tip
Think of doing something 'again' ('re-') — like 'printing' something anew. This helps you remember that 'reprint' means to print again.
Visually Confused Words
preprint
reimprint
repoint
repaint
deprint
repin
print
misreprint