rerun
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈriːrʌn/
KK: /ˈriːrʌn/
noun
Definition
The act of showing a previously recorded movie or television show again.
Example
The rerun of the popular series attracted many viewers last night.
Conversation
Did you catch that rerun of our favorite show last night?
Yeah, I did! It's always fun to watch it again.
I love when they play those old episodes as a rerun.
Same here! It brings back so many memories.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
rebroadcast
repeat
replay
Antonyms
original
premiere
debut
transitive verb
Definition
To show a program or event again after it has already been shown before.
Example
The network decided to rerun the popular show due to high viewer demand.
Tense Forms
Past: reran
Past Participle: rerun
Conversation
Did you hear they're going to rerun that popular show from last year?
Really? I loved that show!
Yeah, I can't wait to watch the rerun again with you.
Root Explanation
Rerun → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "run" (from Old English "rinnan", meaning to flow or move). The word "rerun" means to run again or to show something again, such as a television program.
Memory Tip
Think of doing something 'again' ('re-') — that's why rerun means to show something again.
Visually Confused Words
reprune
forerun
reune
resun
perun