rewriting
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈriːˌraɪtɪŋ/
KK: /riˈwaɪtɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The act of writing something again or in a different way, often to improve it or make it clearer.
Example
The author is focused on the rewriting of the manuscript to enhance its clarity.
Conversation
I’ve been thinking about rewriting my essay for a while now.
Really? What’s making you want to change it?
I feel like it could be much better with some rewriting to clarify my ideas.
That makes sense! Sometimes a fresh perspective helps a lot.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
revision
editing
alteration
Antonyms
original
creation
invention
verb
Definition
The action of writing something again, often to improve it or change its content.
Example
She is rewriting her essay to make it clearer and more engaging.
Tense Forms
Past: rewrote
Past Participle: rewritten
Conversation
I've been rewriting my essay for hours now.
That sounds frustrating! What's the topic?
It's about climate change and its impact on our planet.
Root Explanation
Rewriting → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "write" (from Old English "writan", meaning to inscribe or mark). The word "rewriting" means the act of writing again or revising something that has already been written.
Memory Tip
Think of 'writing again' — 're-' means again, and 'write' refers to the act of inscribing. This helps you remember that rewriting is about revising or creating a new version of something already written.
Visually Confused Words
writing
recruiting
writhing
typewriting
rering