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refresh

verb · noun

Simple meaning

Become or make oneself fresh again.

Pronunciation

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rihfrehsh

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ɹɪfˈɹɛʃ

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

verb

  1. Become or make oneself fresh again

  2. intransitive

    To become fresh again; to be revitalized.

  3. Make (to feel) fresh

  4. To perform the periodic energizing required to maintain the contents of computer memory, the display luminance of a computer screen, etc.

  5. computingambitransitive

    To reload (a document, especially a webpage) and show any new changes.

  6. computingambitransitive

    To cause (a web browser or similar software) to refresh its display.

noun

  1. The periodic energizing required to maintain the contents of computer memory, the display luminance of a computer screen, etc.

  2. The process of modernizing something.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Varies by meaning

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

Grammatical variations of the same word.

  • refreshernounInflected form

    A fee (in addition to that marked on the brief) paid to counsel in a case that lasts more than one day.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • refreshmentnounDerived noun

    Snacks and drinks served as a light meal.

Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • refresher coursenounCompound term

    A course that reviews and updates a topic for those who have not kept abreast of developments.

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Synonyms

Sense: become or make oneself fresh again

freshen

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