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The story has a recurring theme about courage.
What does Recurring mean?
Recurring means happening again and again.
Dictionary definition
Happening again and again, often in a regular or noticeable pattern.
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A recurring meeting happens at the same time each week.
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The math pattern had a recurring shape that helped students predict what came next.
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WordRecurring.
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MeaningRecurring means happening again and again.
ExampleExample: The story has a recurring theme about courage.
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- Syllables
- ri · kur · ing
- Strongest beat
- kur
- Ending
- ing
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kur.
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Synonyms
Words like Recurring
repeatedUse for something that happens again.
regularUse for something that follows a steady pattern.
returningUse for something that comes back.
Antonyms
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one-timeA contrast for something that happens only once.
singleA contrast for not repeating.
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