Meaning of the word rewind in English
What does rewind mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
rewind
US /ˌriːˈwaɪnd/
UK /ˌriːˈwaɪnd/
Verb
1.
to wind (a tape or film) back to an earlier point
Example:
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Please rewind the video to the beginning.
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I had to rewind the cassette several times to find the song.
2.
to go back in time or to an earlier point in a process
Example:
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Let's rewind to the moment we first met.
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If only I could rewind time and change my decision.
Noun
an act of rewinding a tape or film
Example:
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The VCR has a fast rewind function.
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After the movie, a quick rewind was necessary.