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rewind

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈriːwaɪnd/

rewind means: To move a recording back to an earlier point so you can watch or listen again.

verb

PLAYBACK BACKWARDB1

To move a recording back to an earlier point so you can watch or listen again.

  • Can you rewind the video?
  • I rewound the recording to hear her answer again.
  • Rewind ten seconds and watch that scene carefully.

How to use it: rewind something to something (She rewound the audiobook to the start of the chapter.)

Similar words: skip back

Opposites: fast-forward

Common phrases: rewind the video, rewind ten seconds

WIND TAPE BACKB1

To wind a tape or film back to an earlier point so it can be played again.

  • Please rewind the tape.
  • She rewound the cassette before putting it away.
  • The machine automatically rewinds the film after the last photo.

How to use it: rewind something to something (Rewind the tape to the beginning.)

Similar words: wind back

Opposites: fast-forward

Common phrases: rewind the tape, rewind a cassette

noun

BACKWARD BUTTONB1

A button or control that moves a recording back to an earlier point.

  • Press rewind to hear it again.
  • I hit rewind instead of pause.
  • The rewind on this old player no longer works.

Opposites: fast-forward

Common phrases: press rewind, rewind button

Questions about rewind

What does rewind mean?

To move a recording back to an earlier point so you can watch or listen again.

What is rewind in other languages?

Türkçe: geri sarmak · Español: retroceder · Français: revenir en arrière · Deutsch: zurückspulen · Italiano: mandare indietro · 日本語: 巻き戻す

How do you pronounce rewind?

It is pronounced /ˈriːwaɪnd/.

How do you use rewind in a sentence?

Can you rewind the video? I rewound the recording to hear her answer again.

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