Definition

A device or action that allows something, like tape or film, to be rolled back to a previous position.

Example

I pressed the rewind button to go back to my favorite part of the movie.

Conversation

Did you see that old movie we watched last night?

Yeah, it was hilarious! I loved the rewind scenes.

Right? I couldn't stop laughing when they used the rewind effect.

It really added to the comedy, for sure!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To turn something back to an earlier position, especially in the context of tape or film, so that it plays from the beginning again.

Example

I need to rewind the video so I can watch the beginning again.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Hey, can you help me rewind this movie?

Sure! Which part do you want to watch again?

I want to see the scene where the hero saves the day.

Root Explanation

Rewind → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "wind" (from Old English "windan", meaning to turn or twist). The word "rewind" means to turn back again, particularly in the context of tape or film to return to a previous point.

Memory Tip

Think of going 'back again' ('re-') to 'turn' ('wind') something, like a tape, to its earlier position.

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