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rewax

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /riˈwæks/

KK: /riˈwæks/

verb
Definition

To apply wax to a surface again, usually to restore shine or protection.


Example

After the car was washed, I decided to rewax it for extra shine.


Tense Forms

Past: rewaxed

Past Participle: rewaxed


Conversation
Sloth A
Hey, do you think I should rewax my snowboard before this weekend?
Sloth B
Definitely! It helps the board glide better on the snow.
Sloth A
Yeah, I want to make sure it's in good shape for the trip.
Sloth B
For sure! A fresh rewax can really improve your ride.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
recoat
refinish
reapply
Antonyms
strip
remove
dull
Root Explanation

Rewax → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "wax" (from Old English "weax", meaning to cover or coat with wax). The word "rewax" means to apply wax again to a surface.

Memory Tip

Think of applying wax 'again' ('re-') to something that has already been coated.

Visually Confused Words
retax
relax
dewax
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