Rewind

usgb/ˌriːˈwaɪnd/
verb

To make something such as a tape, video, or film go back to the beginning.

Could you rewind the movie? I missed the first part.
Visual representation of "rewind" - To make something such as a tape, video, or film go back to the beginning.

Often appears as...

  • rewind the tape
  • rewind the movie
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Visual representation of "rewind"
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Outdated Technology

Originally, 'rewind' was used with cassette tapes or VHS, which are seldom used today.

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I need to rewind this cassette before returning it.
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Digital Age

In digital media, 'rewind' means going back to an earlier point, like in a YouTube video.

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Can you rewind the video to the funny part?
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Entertainment Context

'Rewind' is commonly used when talking about movies, shows, and other videos.

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Let's rewind the show and see that scene again.
Visual representation of the word "Rewind"

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