replay

pronunciation

How to pronounce replay in British English: UK [ˈri:pleɪ]word uk audio image

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  • Noun:
    something (especially a game) that is played again
    (television) showing again some action (especially sports action) that has been recorded on video tape
  • Verb:
    reproduce (a recording) on a recorder
    play (a melody) again
    repeat a game against the same opponent
    play again

Word Origin

replay (v.)
1862, in sporting jargon (curling), from re- "again" + play (v.). Of recordings, attested from 1912. Related: Replayed; replaying. The noun is from 1895, "a replayed match" (in sports).

Example

1. Only quick action - including passage of the much-hated bailout - prevented a full replay of 1931 .
2. Coaches in american football can challenge calls with video replay .
3. You constantly replay past confrontations , conversations and situations in your head .
4. Let 's replay the tom and carol scenario .
5. City 's replay at the britannia stadium takes place on february 24th .

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