rep Meaning & Definition
What Does Rep Mean?
Rep is used as a verb meaning To represent; to act as a representative for. It is also used to mean Repeat. As a noun, it means A repertoire. As a noun, it means The act or an instance of repeating or being repeated.
Rep in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɹɛp// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | repp, rep and subordinate |
| Plural | reps |
| Verb forms | reps, repping, repped |
Rep Definition (Verb)
- To represent; to act as a representative for.
- Repeat
Rep as a Noun
- A repertoire
- A collection of things, or a place where such a collection is kept
- A specific set of works that a company performs
- A theater in which a resident company presents works from a specified repertoire, usually in alternation.
- A repertory company.
Noun
- The act or an instance of repeating or being repeated.
- : The act of performing a single, controlled exercise motion. A group of repetitions is a set.
Noun
- A piece of information describing, or an account of certain events given or presented to someone, with the most common adpositions being by (referring to creator of the report) and on (referring to the subject).
A report by the telecommunications ministry on the phone network revealed a severe capacity problem.
- Reputation.
- The sharp, loud sound from a gun or explosion.
- An employee whose position in a corporate hierarchy is below that of a particular manager.
Noun
- A delegate.
- Something standing for something else.
Noun
- What somebody is known for.
Noun
- A fabric made of silk or wool, or of silk and wool, and having a transversely corded or ribbed surface.
Synonyms of Rep
Rep synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Rep
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Rep in a Sentence
A report by the telecommunications ministry on the phone network revealed a severe capacity problem.
Word Forms & Grammar
rep (countable and uncountable, plural reps)
rep (third-person singular simple present reps, present participle repping, simple past and past participle repped)
Words That Rhyme With Rep
Origin of Rep
Origin 1: Clippings of various words beginning with rep.
Origin 2: Back-formation from reps, misinterpreted as a plural.
Rep Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of rep is //ɹɛp//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Rep
Is rep a verb or a noun?
Rep is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for rep?
Words with a similar meaning to rep include repp, rep and subordinate. See the full list of rep synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of rep?
The plural of rep is reps.
What is the past tense of rep?
The past tense of rep is repped. The present participle is repping.