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- [verb ree-thingk; noun ree-thingk]
- /verb riˈθɪŋk; noun ˈriˌθɪŋk/
- /ˌriːˈθɪŋk/
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- [verb ree-thingk; noun ree-thingk]
- /verb riˈθɪŋk; noun ˈriˌθɪŋk/
Definitions of rethink word
- noun rethink the act of reconsidering. 1
- transitive verb rethink revise one's decision 1
- noun rethink act of reconsidering 1
- verb rethink If you rethink something such as a problem, a plan, or a policy, you think about it again and change it. 0
- singular noun rethink If you have a rethink of a problem, a plan, or a policy, you think about it again and change it. 0
- verb rethink to think about (something) again, esp with a view to changing one's tactics or opinions 0
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Origin of rethink
First appearance:
before 1690 One of the 49% oldest English words
First recorded in 1690-1700; re- + think1
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Parts of speech for Rethink
noun
adjective
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preposition
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exclamation
rethink popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
rethink usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rethink
verb rethink
- backtrack — If you backtrack on a statement or decision you have made, you do or say something that shows that you no longer agree with it or support it.
- change one's mind — to alter one's decision or opinion
- hash over — a dish of diced or chopped meat and often vegetables, as of leftover corned beef or veal and potatoes, sautéed in a frying pan or of meat, potatoes, and carrots cooked together in gravy.
- backpedal — to press backward on the pedals of a bicycle, as to brake
noun rethink
- march past — a parade or procession, especially of troops past a reviewing stand.
- changeround — the process of changing position
Top questions with rethink
- how to rethink your life?
- rethink what you drink?
- what does rethink mean in recycling?
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