Reword

Pronunciation: /riːwɜːrd/

Definitions of reword

verb to express in a different way, usually to clarify or simplify

Example Sentences

A1 Please reword this sentence into simpler language.

A2 Can you reword this paragraph to make it easier to understand?

B1 Students are encouraged to reword the text in their own words.

B2 It is important to reword the information in a clear and concise manner.

C1 The author had to reword the entire chapter to meet the publisher's requirements.

C2 Professional writers often reword their work multiple times to achieve the desired effect.

Examples of reword in a Sentence

formal It is important to reword the legal document to ensure accuracy.

informal Can you reword this paragraph for me so it's easier to understand?

slang I need to reword this text to make it sound less boring.

figurative She had to reword her feelings in order to spare his feelings.

Grammatical Forms of reword

• past tense: reworded
• plural: rewords
• comparative: more reword
• superlative: most reword
• present tense: reword
• future tense: will reword
• perfect tense: have reworded
• continuous tense: is rewording
• singular: reword
• positive degree: reword
• infinitive: to reword
• gerund: rewording
• participle: reworded

Origin and Evolution of reword

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'reword' originated from Middle English, derived from the combination of 're-' (meaning 'again') and 'word' (meaning 'speech or language').

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the act of expressing something in different words or phrasing, the meaning of 'reword' has evolved to also include the idea of revising or editing text for clarity or improvement.