WordHive Learning Dictionary

Rewrite

verb

Rewrite means write again to improve.

7 letters 2 syllables

What does Rewrite mean?

Rewrite means write again to improve.

Updated

Dictionary definition

To write something again in a better or clearer way.

Example sentences

Rewrite in a sentence

easy

Rewrite this sentence for clarity.

medium

She rewrote her introduction after feedback.

hard

Good writers rewrite to strengthen structure and flow.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Rewrite

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does rewrite mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to rewrite?

Practice 3

Choose the best word to complete the sentence: ____ this sentence for clarity.

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Rewrite

Voice settings
Sounds like

ree · ryte · strongest beat: ryte

Synonyms

Words like Rewrite

redraftUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
rephraseUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
Antonyms

Opposite words

keep unchangedUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
Synonym practice

Want to practice rewrite synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "Please rewrite the sentence with clearer details," then compare close word choices. Practice rewrite synonyms.

Word family

Rewrite word family

Base word

rewrite

verb

rewrote

Wrote again in the past.

verb

rewritten

Written again.

Related words
Student support

Understand Rewrite

Hint for students

Rewrite means write again to improve.

Common mix-up

Rewrite is not the same as keep unchanged. Rewrite means rewrite means write again to improve.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: She rewrote her introduction after feedback. Clue words: rewrote, introduction, feedback. Underline clue words that show why rewrite fits instead of keep unchanged. Now write one new sentence that shows rewrite without using the word rewrite. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show rewrite?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "She rewrote her introduction after feedback." Why does rewrite fit better than keep unchanged?