re

1
[ rey ]
/ reɪ /

noun Music.

the syllable used for the second tone of a diatonic scale.
(in the fixed system of solmization) the tone D. Compare sol-fa(def 1).

Origin of re

1
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at gamut

Words nearby re

Definition for re (2 of 11)

re 2
[ ree, rey ]
/ ri, reɪ /

preposition Chiefly Law and Commerce.

in the case of; with reference to; in re.

Origin of re

2
1700–10; < Latin (in the) matter, affair, thing (ablative of rēs)

Definition for re (3 of 11)

Re
[ rey ]
/ reɪ /

noun Egyptian Religion.

Ra.

Definition for re (4 of 11)

Re

Symbol, Chemistry.

Definition for re (5 of 11)

Re.

or re.


Definition for re (6 of 11)

r.e.

Football.

right end.

Definition for re (7 of 11)

're
[ er ]
/ ər /

contraction of are: They're leaving.

usage note for 're

Definition for re (8 of 11)

re-

a prefix, occurring originally in loanwords from Latin, used with the meaning “again” or “again and again” to indicate repetition, or with the meaning “back” or “backward” to indicate withdrawal or backward motion: regenerate; refurbish; retype; retrace; revert.
Also red-.

Origin of re-

Middle English < Latin re-, red-

Definition for re (9 of 11)

R.E.

real estate.
Reformed Episcopal.
Right Excellent.

Definition for re (10 of 11)

R/E

or RE


real estate.

Definition for re (11 of 11)

in re
[ in ree, rey ]
/ ɪn ˈri, ˈreɪ /

preposition

in the matter of.

Origin of in re

Borrowed into English from Latin around 1875–80

Example sentences from the Web for re

British Dictionary definitions for re (1 of 10)

re 1
/ (reɪ, riː) /

noun

music a variant spelling of ray 3

British Dictionary definitions for re (2 of 10)

re 2
/ (riː) /

preposition

with reference to

Word Origin for re

C18: from Latin , ablative case of rēs thing

usage for re

Re, in contexts such as re your letter, your remarks have been noted or he spoke to me re your complaint, is common in business or official correspondence. In general English with reference to is preferable in the former case and about or concerning in the latter. Even in business correspondence, the use of re is often restricted to the letter heading

British Dictionary definitions for re (3 of 10)

re 3

the internet domain name for

Reunion Island

British Dictionary definitions for re (4 of 10)

Re 1
/ (reɪ) /

noun

another name for Ra 2

British Dictionary definitions for re (5 of 10)

Re 2

the chemical symbol for

rhenium

British Dictionary definitions for re (6 of 10)

Re 3

re


symbol for

rupee

British Dictionary definitions for re (7 of 10)

RE

abbreviation for

Reformed Episcopal
Religious Education
Right Excellent
Royal Engineers

British Dictionary definitions for re (8 of 10)

in re
/ (ɪn ˈreɪ) /

preposition

in the matter of: used esp in bankruptcy proceedings

Word Origin for in re

C17: from Latin

British Dictionary definitions for re (9 of 10)

re-

prefix

indicating return to a previous condition, restoration, withdrawal, etc rebuild; renew; retrace; reunite
indicating repetition of an action recopy; remarry

Word Origin for re-

from Latin

usage for re-

Verbs beginning with re- indicate repetition or restoration. It is unnecessary to add an adverb such as back or again : This must not occur again (not recur again); we recounted the votes (not recounted the votes again, which implies that the votes were counted three times, not twice)

British Dictionary definitions for re (10 of 10)

're

contraction of

are we're; you're; they're

Medical definitions for re (1 of 3)

Re

The symbol for the elementrhenium

Medical definitions for re (2 of 3)

RE

abbr.

right extremity

Medical definitions for re (3 of 3)

re-

pref.

Again; anew:rebreathing.
Backward; back:recurvation.

Scientific definitions for re (1 of 2)

Re

The symbol for rhenium.

Scientific definitions for re (2 of 2)

rhenium
[ rēnē-əm ]

Re

A very rare, dense, silvery-white metallic element with a very high melting point. It is used to make catalysts and electrical contacts. Atomic number 75; atomic weight 186.2; melting point 3,180°C; boiling point 5,627°C; specific gravity 21.02; valence 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. See Periodic Table.