to retread
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7.2
- verb
- /ˈriːtrɛd/
:
repetir
- Besides, all these famous names are known for a reason, and I assume most don't want to retread old ground without any polishing and rethinking of the games they're known for.
Examples
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Not reboot, but retreading, yes, to get settled back into things before the advances can begin to roll.
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A prequel just means they're retreading old ground.
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If you erase it, then you run the risk of having to retread that story again later.
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And so far, it has shown that the publishers were right: we will pay for retreading the same old ground.
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I didn't want to do a retread of the Ciaudini influence type stuff.
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As much as I like these games, they seem to be more about the old mummies of gaming shambling out to retread old ground.
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Taking place after the events of the original Wii title, this sequel promises to be bigger and better, yet retreads old ground and does nothing to address the legitimate complaints players had last time.
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So rather than retread ground and tell you why Goldeneye is the best Bond game—because let's face it, you already know why—
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Many critics argue that the film is just a retread of the original story with no significant changes.
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The author decided to retread her previous ideas, offering a fresh perspective on the same theme.
Synonyms
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2.8
Make a card or agreement valid again after it ends
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2.8
To make a new version of a text to improve or change it
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3.5
To make something again in a new or better way
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2.1
Do something again to fix mistakes or make it better
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3.9
To bring something back after it was gone or not used
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4.0
To change something again to make it better
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3.4
To say something again in a different, clearer way
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4.2
Make a book or article available to the public again after change
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5.1
Change something old so it can be used in a new way
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5.6
Present an idea in a different form or style
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3.5
Write something again to make it better
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4.7
To change and improve an idea, plan, or computer program
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6.2
To put new clothes on someone or show an old idea in a new way
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To say something again in a clearer way
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8.6
To repeat the main theme near the end of a piece
Repeat old ideas without adding anything new
To repeat old ideas and present them with little new content
To put a film or album out again with extra material
Use a method, idea, or device again
To use an idea or argument again to make it seem stronger
To state something again more clearly
To describe something again in a different way to make it clearer
To mention a topic or problem again
Improve writing or a presentation by making small changes
Antonyms
Phrasal Verbs
How Original
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4.7
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4.0
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2.8
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7.2
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1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Retread is built from re- 'again' and tread 'to step' or 'walk the same ground'. So, to retread an idea is like walking the same path again — using an old idea in a slightly new form.