replay

Meaning

Verb

1. To play again.
2. To display a recording of a previous event, especially multiple times.

Noun

1. An act or instance of replaying (of playing something, such as a game, again); a replaying of (something).
2. A repeat or subsequent playing of some or all of something which was previously broadcast or performed, or a playing of something which was recorded, such as a live event or a television broadcast, the gameplay of a computer game, etc.
3. A (video or audio) recording of an action or event that is or can be replayed after being recorded; saved video footage (which is, or can be, replayed) of the gameplay of a computer game, a (portion of a) televised sports match, etc.
4. A replayed match, often after the first game or match ended in a draw; a rematch.
5. A repetition of another event, scene, or occurrence; a recurrence or reenactment.

Synonyms

repeat

🔁

rematch

play back

action replay

reproduce

instant replay

playback

rebroadcast

recapitulation

reenact

rehash

reiterate

repetition

replicate

reprise

reproduction

rerun

reset

restate

retell

retrograde

run

say

🗣️

slow motion

re-enact

hash over

play again

make a reply

repeat one’s word

reshowing

reprize

slow-motion replay

video reproduction

answer

make-up

ditto

double

ingeminate

iterate

makeup

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɹiːˈpleɪ/

Etymology

From re- + play.