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Definition of rewrite

rewrite

/ˌriːˈraɪt/
re · write
Plural:rewrites
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Adjective:rewritable
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Past Simple:rewrote
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Past Participle:rewritten
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Present Participle:rewriting
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rewrite Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To write a text, passage, or document again so as to alter, improve, or correct it.

Example

"She decided to rewrite the final chapter of her novel to make the ending more compelling."

2

To fundamentally change or supersede an established record, set of rules, or historical account.

Example

"The athlete's extraordinary performance at the championship rewrote the record books."

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• noun

1

An act or instance of writing a text again in order to alter, improve, or update it, or the resulting revised version of a piece of writing.

Example

"The screenplay went through several extensive rewrites before filming finally began."

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• Rhymes for rewrite

• Nearby Words

reworking
rewrap
rewritable
rewrite
rewriter
rex
reykjavik

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rewrite. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rewrite
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