restrung
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /rɪˈstrʌŋ/
KK: /rɪˈstrʌŋ/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has had its strings replaced or adjusted, often used in the context of musical instruments or other stringed items.
Example
The guitar was restrung with new strings for better sound quality.
Conversation
Did you see my guitar? I just had it restrung.
I didn't, but that's awesome! How does it sound now?
It sounds much better, really bright and clear.
That's great to hear! I need to get mine restrung too.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
restringed
rethreaded
reconnected
Antonyms
loose
disconnected
unstrung
verb
Definition
To put new strings on something, like a musical instrument or a piece of equipment, that has strings.
Example
The musician restrung his guitar before the concert.
Tense Forms
Past: restrung
Past Participle: restrung
Conversation
Hey, did you get your guitar restrung yesterday?
Yeah, I did! It sounds so much better now.
That's awesome! I need to get mine restrung too before the concert.
Root Explanation
Restrung → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "string" (from Old English "streng", meaning to stretch or tighten). The word "restrung" means to string something again, typically referring to instruments or items that require a string to function properly.
Memory Tip
Think of 're-' meaning again and 'string' meaning to stretch or tighten — so when something is 'restrung', it means it has been strung again.
Visually Confused Words
strung
resuing