rematch

noun (a rematch, rematches)

«rematch» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A second game or match between the same players or teams, often because the first was close, unfair or lost. tree →

In the lessons

In sport and games at school and home, the loser often asks for a rematch. In stories, a rematch gives a character a chance to win this time. Phrases: demand a rematch, play a rematch, best of three.

Examples

I lost at chess, so I asked for a rematch. tree →
The two teams will play a rematch next week. tree →
She won the rematch easily. tree →
Rematch! shouted my brother after losing at cards. tree →
The final ended in a draw, so there was a rematch. tree →
Let's have a rematch after lunch. tree →

Note

Countable: rematches (add -es). The prefix re- means again (replay, retry). Can also be used as a verb in sports news: they will rematch.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «rematch» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«rematch» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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