Cool MateRepeat vs Run it again
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Repeat
Top 1,000 (very common)A1verb
Run it again
Top 3,000 (common)
Most common: Repeat
| Repeat | Run it again | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈpiːt/","/rɪˈpiːts/","/rɪˈpiːtɪd/","/rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈpiːt/","/rɪˈpiːts/","/rɪˈpiːtɪd/","/rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //rʌn ɪt əˈɡɛn//🇺🇸 //rʌn ɪt əˈɡɛn// |
| Meaning | To say or do something again. | Do something again |
| Example | Please repeat the instructions so everyone understands. | Can you run it again to see if it works now? |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 3,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | A1 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | just, merely, simply, can only, be necessary to, need to, after, to, keep repeating somebody/something, just, merely, simply, can only, be necessary to, need to, after, to, keep repeating somebody/something, just, merely, simply, can only, be necessary to, need to, after, to, keep repeating somebody/something, just, merely, simply, can only, be necessary to, need to, after, to, keep repeating somebody/something, just, merely, simply, can only, be necessary to, need to, after, to, keep repeating somebody/something | run it once more, run it twice, run it back again |
| Antonyms | stop, ignore, forget | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'replay' (for videos), Using 'repeated' instead of 'repeat' when requesting action, Misplacing the object, e.g., 'repeat me' instead of 'repeat this' | Using it in overly formal writings or speeches., Confusing with 'run it twice' which implies doing it two times, not repeating., Not using context to clarify what to run again. |
| Usage notes | Use 'repeat' when asking someone to say something again. It's generally neutral and appropriate in most contexts, but avoid using in very formal writing. | Use in informal or conversational contexts. It's appropriate when referring to replaying an action, like a song or video. |
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Frequently asked questions: Repeat vs Run it again
What's the difference between Repeat and Run it again?
Repeat: To say or do something again. Run it again: Do something again
Which is more common: Repeat and Run it again?
Repeat is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Repeat: Please repeat the instructions so everyone understands. Run it again: Can you run it again to see if it works now?
Can I use Repeat and Run it again interchangeably?
Not always. Repeat and Run it again are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.