repost: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
B1Informal, digital/online communication
Quick answer
What does “repost” mean?
To share or publish something again, especially on the internet.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
To share or publish something again, especially on the internet.
The act of sharing previously published content (image, text, video) on a digital platform, often implying the content originated from another user. Can also refer to the shared item itself ('a repost').
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning. Spelling remains 'repost'. The concept and verb are used identically across digital English-speaking communities.
Connotations
Slightly more likely to be used in a business/marketing context in American English ('repost our announcement'). In British English, informal synonyms like 'share again' might be marginally more common in casual speech, but 'repost' dominates written digital contexts.
Frequency
Equally high frequency in both varieties within online/digital contexts. Rarely used in formal, non-digital writing.
Grammar
How to Use “repost” in a Sentence
[User] reposted [Content] (on [Platform])[Content] was reposted by [User]This is just a repost of [older content]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “repost” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- I'll repost that funny video from last week.
- She reposted the announcement with a correction.
American English
- Make sure you repost the event details on your story.
- He got in trouble for reposting copyrighted material.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in social media marketing strategies ('We'll repost customer testimonials').
Academic
Very rare. Might appear in papers about digital communication or social media studies.
Everyday
Very common in casual online conversations about social media activity.
Technical
Used in the context of social media APIs, bots, or platform functionalities ('The API allows you to repost content').
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “repost”
- Using 'repost' in formal, non-digital writing (too informal).
- Confusing 'repost' (share again) with 'report' (to tell about an event).
- Misspelling as 're-post' (hyphen is sometimes used but less common).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The one-word form 'repost' is now standard, though 're-post' is occasionally seen. Dictionaries and major style guides list it as one word.
'Repost' is the generic term. 'Retweet' is specific to Twitter/X's official function. 'Reblog' is specific to Tumblr's system. Using the platform-specific term is more precise.
Yes, very commonly. For example: 'That's just a repost from last year' or 'His feed is full of reposts.'
It can be, as it may imply a lack of originality or effort. Context and tone are key. In online communities valuing originality, it's often a mild criticism.
To share or publish something again, especially on the internet.
Repost is usually informal, digital/online communication in register.
Repost: in British English it is pronounced /ˌriːˈpəʊst/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌriˈpoʊst/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “Seen it, reposted it”
- “Don't just repost, engage!”
- “A repost is the sincerest form of flattery (play on 'imitation')”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
RE + POST. Imagine you POST a letter, then decide to POST it again (RE-POST it) because the first one got lost. Online, you 'post' content, then 'post' it again.
Conceptual Metaphor
DIGITAL CONTENT IS A PHYSICAL OBJECT that can be picked up and placed somewhere else (on a timeline/feed).
Practice
Quiz
In which context is the use of 'repost' MOST appropriate?