Definition

To cover something again with a material like paper or cloth.

Example

After opening the gift, she decided to rewrap it for another occasion.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think I need to rewrap this gift; the paper is torn.

Yeah, it does look a bit messy now.

Do you have some extra wrapping paper I could use to rewrap it?

Sure! I have some nice designs you can choose from.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rewrap → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "wrap" (from Old English "wrappian", meaning to cover or envelop). The word "rewrap" means to cover or envelop something again.

Memory Tip

Think of 'wrapping' something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'wrap' means to cover.

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