English Words Starting With R

• rean

  nounVery Low / Dialectal
  /riːn/A narrow channel or gulley formed by running water; a drainage ditch or watercourse, particularly in a field or on hillside.
• reanalysis

  nounC1-C2
  /ˌriː.əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/The process of analyzing something again, especially in a new or different way.
• reanimate

  verbverb-transitiveC2
  /ˌriːˈæn.ɪ.meɪt/to bring something dead or inactive back to life or activity.
• reap

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /riːp/To cut and gather a crop, especially grain.
• reaper

  nounMedium
  /ˈriːpə(r)/A person or machine that cuts and gathers crops; also, a figurative representation of death, often as the Grim Reaper.
• reaping machine

  nounLow
  /ˈriːpɪŋ məˈʃiːn/A machine designed for cutting and gathering crops, especially grains.
• reappear

  verbB1
  /ˌriːəˈpɪə(r)/To appear again or return to sight after an absence.
• reapply

  verbB2
  /ˌriːəˈplaɪ/To make an application or request again.
• reappoint

  verbB2-C1
  /ˌriːəˈpɔɪnt/To appoint someone to a position or role for a further period.
• reapportion

  verb-transitiveC2
  /ˌriːəˈpɔːʃ(ə)n/To distribute or allocate (something, especially political representation or funds) again in a different way.
• reapportionment

  nounC2
  /ˌriː.əˈpɔː.ʃən.mənt/The act of redistributing or reassigning something, especially legislative seats or resources, among different areas or groups.
• reappraisal

  nounC1
  /ˌriː.əˈpreɪ.zəl/The act of examining something again in order to reconsider or re-evaluate its value, nature, or significance.
• reappraise

  verbC1
  /ˌriːəˈpreɪz/To assess or evaluate something again, especially in light of new information or a change in perspective.
• rear

  adjectivenounB1
  /rɪə(r)/The back part of something, or the action of bringing up children.
• rear admiral

  nounLow (technical/military context)
  /ˌrɪər ˈædmərəl/A senior naval officer rank, typically above a commodore and below a vice admiral.
• rear echelon

  nounC2
  /ˌrɪər ˈeʃ.ə.lɒn/The part of a military force that is farthest from the front lines, responsible for support, supply, and administration.
• rear end

  nounMedium
  /ˌrɪər ˈend/The back part of something, especially the buttocks or the back of a vehicle.
• rear guard

  nounMedium in technical registers, Low in general usage
  /ˌrɪə ˈɡɑːd/A military unit positioned at the rear to protect against attack, especially during a retreat or movement.
• rear light

  nounB2
  /ˌrɪə ˈlaɪt/A red light at the back of a vehicle, used to make it visible to following traffic, especially at night or in poor visibility.
• rear projection

  nounC1
  /ˌrɪər prəˈdʒɛkʃən/A filmmaking technique where actors perform in front of a translucent screen onto which a pre-recorded background is projected from behind.

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