WordHive Learning Dictionary

Recall

verb, noun

Recall means remember something.

6 letters 2 syllables

What does Recall mean?

Recall means remember something.

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Dictionary definition

To remember information or bring it back to mind; also, an act of remembering.

Example sentences

Recall in a sentence

easy

Can you recall the main idea?

medium

I recalled the formula during the quiz.

hard

Strong recall improves when students review in short sessions.

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Practice the meaning of Recall

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does recall mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to recall?

Practice 3

Choose the best word to complete the sentence: Can you ____ the main idea?

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Recall

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Sounds like

ri · kawl · strongest beat: kawl

Synonyms

Words like Recall

rememberUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
recollectUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
Antonyms

Opposite words

forgetUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
overlookUse as a contrast for paying attention or including something.
Synonym practice

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Word family

Recall word family

Base word

recall

verb

recalls

Present-tense form of recall.

verb

recalled

Past-tense form of recall.

verb

recalling

-ing form of recall.

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