© 2026 Sloth Lingo. Learn easy. Lounge wisely.

rerelease

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌriːrɪˈliːs/

KK: /ˈriːrɪˌliːs/

transitive verb
Definition

To make something available again after it has been released before, such as a film or a product.


Example

The studio decided to rerelease the classic movie in theaters for its anniversary.


Tense Forms

Past: rereleased

Past Participle: rereleased


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear they plan to rerelease that classic movie this summer?
Sloth B
No way! I loved that film when it first came out.
Sloth A
Yeah, it'll be great to see it on the big screen again.
Sloth B
For sure! I can't wait to grab some popcorn and relive it.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
reissue
relaunch
redistribute
Antonyms
withdraw
suppress
retain
Root Explanation

Rerelease → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "release" (from Old French *relacier*, meaning to set free). The word "rerelease" means to release something again or to set it free once more.

Memory Tip

Think of 're-' meaning again, and 'release' meaning to set free. This helps you remember that 'rerelease' means to set something free again.

Visually Confused Words
prerelease
release
prorelease
releaser
releasee
recrease
prelease
ewelease
Is this page helpful?