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About This Spelling List: re words

The prefix re often signals repetition or a return to an earlier state, and it uses just the letter e for the long /e/ sound. Words like repeat and return reflect this idea of doing something again or going back to a previous place.

Explore the following re words to become more familiar with how they’re used in different contexts.

	react	We didn't expect her to react so quickly.
	recall	Sam could not recall where he put his key.
	recent	Is that a recent photo?
	record	She completed the race in record time.
	reflect	The light will reflect from the white walls.
	refund	I'm sending this back for a refund.
	region	Wine is grown in this region of France.
	relax	She took a hot bath to help her relax.
	rely	We can rely on her.
	remind	She asked her mother to remind her what time the appointment was.
	repeat	Using a stencil allows a painter to repeat a pattern.
	reply	Please reply to my email tonight.
	require	I require your answer by Monday.
	return	I need to return these shoes as they don't fit me.

Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 7. Long vowels e.g ee, ea or y? oa, o-e, or ow? u-e, ue, or ew?

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Spelling Practice: re words

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react

recall

recent

record

reflect

refund

region

relax

rely

remind

repeat

require

return

Spelling Games: re words

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