Synonyms for

Rewind

Verb / ˈri:waɪnd / Another word for rewind — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To wind something back to a previous position or state, especially by turning a handle or pressing a button.

Synonyms & similar words

reverse replay repeat rerun regress retreat retract backtrack retrace revert recapitulate reiterate recite restatement resumption reappearance reoccurrence repetition iteration

Synonyms by register

Formal

retrace revert reverse

Informal

back up turn back go back

Literary

unspool unwind

Antonyms

forward advance progress proceed fast-forward play

Common collocations

  • rewind the tape
  • rewind the video
  • rewind the song
  • rewind to the beginning
  • rewind the film
  • rewind the cassette
  • rewind the recording

Word family

noun rewind
verb rewind

Usage note

Primarily used in the context of playing back recorded media. 'Rewind' can also be used metaphorically to refer to revisiting past events or memories.

Example sentences

  1. I need to rewind the movie to see that scene again.
  2. Please rewind the cassette tape after listening to it.
  3. Can you rewind the video so we can see that part again?
  4. I like to rewind my memories of childhood.
  5. Let's rewind the clock and start over again.

Quotes

  • "Life is like a tape; when you make a mistake, you cannot erase it. You can only record over it. So better make the right choice before you press the record button." - Unknown
  • "We can't go back in time, so let's take care of the present and rewind the future." - Unknown
  • "Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin." - Mother Teresa

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