You'd better brush up on your English if you 're going to go to America.
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Re
/ɹiː/
Synonyms for "re" (49 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (10)
Strong matches (15)
as regardsas respectsas toconcerningin connection within point ofin rein reference toin regard toin relation toin relation within respect to
Noun(2 words)
atomic number 75ignorance about rules
Preposition(1 words)
concerning issues
Related words (24)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: about, about plants, afisr, against, anent.
- Sentence evidence is available for re, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, wordnet, wiktionary, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "re".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "re"
Keep "re" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "re" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "re", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "re" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
3 entriesSample sentences
12 total sentences available.
With the first election of a woman into the seat of chancellor, the feminine complement of the word, "chancelière," was chosen as the Word of the Year in 2005 by the Academy of German Language.
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The New Yorker attempts to reïnstate the English dieresis in words like "coöperation," "zoölogical," and "reëntry"—an odd thing to reinstate in this day and age, and hardly in cooperation with most zoology.
Source: tatoeba (712538)
They bought a house last year in the place where we’re going on vacation.
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "re"?
Closest matches include about, about plants, afisr, against, anent.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "re"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.
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