Definition

To put a new roof on a building, replacing the old one.

Example

We need to reroof the house before the rainy season starts.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard you had to reroof your house last week.

Yeah, the old roof was leaking and needed to be replaced.

That sounds like a big job! How long did it take?

It took about three days, but it was worth it in the end.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reroof → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "roof" (from Old English "hrof", meaning the top covering of a building). The word "reroof" means to cover a building with a new roof again or to replace the roof.

Memory Tip

Think of 'again' ('re-') when you need to put a new 'roof' on a building — that's what reroof means.

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