re-done

The artist re-done the mural after the wall was repaired.

Definition

1. Verb (past participle of "re-do"):
   • To do again or repeat: "re-done" means something that has been performed, created, or carried out once more, often to improve or correct it.
   • To renovate or remake: It can also refer to something that has been refurbished, reconstructed, or given a new version.

Usage Examples

• As past participle:

  • The homework was re-done because the first draft had many errors. (The task was performed again to fix mistakes.)
  • The kitchen was re-done with modern cabinets and countertops. (The room was renovated or remade.)

• In passive voice:

  • All the calculations were re-done to ensure accuracy. (The computations were repeated for correctness.)

Advanced Usage

• "re-done" in creative contexts: Often used for artistic works, renovations, or revisions.

  • The painting was re-done in a more vibrant color scheme. (The artwork was recreated with different colors.)

• "re-done" in iterative processes: Implies a second or third attempt to achieve a desired outcome.

  • The experiment was re-done three times before the results were consistent. (The procedure was repeated for reliability.)

Variants and Related Words

• Redo (verb): the base form meaning to do again.

  • I need to redo this report. (I must create it again.)

• Redoing (present participle): the act of doing again.

  • She is redoing the entire website layout. (She is currently remaking it.)

Synonyms

• Remade: something created or constructed again.
• Revised: something corrected or improved after an initial version.
• Renovated: something restored to a better state, often a physical space.

Related Idioms

• "Back to the drawing board": an expression meaning to start over after a failed attempt, often implying something must be re-done.

  • The prototype failed, so it's back to the drawing board for a re-done design. (A fresh start is needed.)

• "Do-over": an informal term for a chance to re-do something.

  • He asked for a do-over after missing the shot. (He wanted to re-do the attempt.)

Phrasal Verbs

• Redo over: (less common) to do something again, sometimes with emphasis on repetition.
  • She had to redo the whole speech over because the recording was lost. (She repeated the entire speech.)

Notes

• "Re-done" is the past participle of "re-do" and is used in perfect tenses (e.g., , ) or as an adjective (e.g., ). It is distinct from "re-do" (verb) and "redoing" (present participle).