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- pronunciation:
- rih
peIr
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
repairs, repairing, repaired |
| definition 1: |
to put in good condition again after damage has been done; fix.
The mechanic repaired our van.
- synonyms:
- fix, mend, rebuild, remedy, service
- antonyms:
- damage, impair, ruin
- similar words:
- condition, heal, patch, restore, right
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| definition 2: |
to make right; correct.
I will repair these mistakes.- synonyms:
- adjust, correct, mend, right, straighten
- similar words:
- remedy
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| related words: |
adjust, correct, improve, overhaul, renew, touch |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of repairing.
Our computer is in need of repair.- synonyms:
- mending
- antonyms:
- damage
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| definition 2: |
(usually plural) work done to repair something.
The astronaut completed repairs to the shuttle's robot arm.
- synonyms:
- mend
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| definition 3: |
the general condition that something is in.
The old shed is still in good repair.- synonyms:
- condition, order, shape
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| related words: |
maintenance, overhaul, trim |
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| derivations: |
repairable (adj.), repairer (n.) |
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