reselected
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˌriːsɪˈlɛktɪd/
KK: /riˈsɛlɛktɪd/
adjective
Definition
Chosen again after a previous selection.
Example
The reselected candidate will take over the project next week.
Conversation
Did you hear that the project was reselected for the competition?
No way! That’s awesome news!
I know, right? It’s great to see our hard work recognized again.
Absolutely! I can’t wait to see how it does this time.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
chosen
picked
elected
Antonyms
rejected
discarded
excluded
verb
Definition
To choose or select something again after having chosen it before.
Example
After reviewing the options, she reselected her favorite dress for the event.
Tense Forms
Past: reselected
Past Participle: reselected
Conversation
Did you see that the committee reselected the new project leader?
Yeah, I heard about it! I wonder why they changed their mind.
Maybe they thought someone else was a better fit this time.
Root Explanation
Reselected → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "select" (from Latin "selectus", meaning chosen). The word "reselected" means to choose again or to select something once more.
Memory Tip
Think of choosing something 'again' ('re-') — that's why 'reselected' means to choose again.
Visually Confused Words
selected
reflected
preselect
unselected
selectedly