Definitions

rewind

[ree-wahynd, ree-wahynd] / riˈwaɪnd, ˈriˌwaɪnd /

VERB

wind back

Synonyms

STRONGEST

back up reverse undo

STRONG

backpedal backtrack retract

WEAK

cancel dismantle invalidate invert retreat upend

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fast forward

WEAK

proceed

Example Sentences

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For a preview of what might follow, just rewind the tape.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

The team attempted to "rewind the clock" by about 80 million years, which is how long the rock is estimated to have been exposed at the Martian surface.

From Science Daily • Feb. 12, 2026

It was also possible to rewind livestreams from the start, and download archived clips.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

Much of Prime Video’s thriller series is stunning, often rewarding a rewind.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

I wish I could rewind to last weekend so I could study even harder, stay even more focused, refuse to take a break when Mom insisted.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison