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The same question may recur later in the lesson.
What does Recur mean?
Recur means happen again.
Dictionary definition
To happen again, especially more than once or in a pattern.
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A pattern can recur in a poem, song, or number sequence.
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Scientists watch to see whether the same result will recur during another test.
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MeaningRecur means happen again.
ExampleExample: The same question may recur later in the lesson.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- ri · kur
- Strongest beat
- kur
- Ending
- kur
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kur.
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Recur word family
Base word
recur
verb
recurs
Happens again now or often.
verb
recurred
Happened again in the past.
adjective
recurring
Happening again and again.
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