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resumeto begin again after a pause or interruption

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to begin again after a pause or interruption

Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈzum/

Korean meaning: 중단 후 다시 시작하다

Korean pronunciation: 리**줌**

Example Sentences

  • The Netflix series will resume next season after the dramatic cliffhanger.
  • His resume was so impressive that HR called him before reading the cover letter.
  • After the fire drill, students resumed their exam as if nothing happened.

resume

VERB

//rɪˈzum//

to begin again after a pause or interruption

resume concept
💡 Concept

After a short break, workers resume building a house.

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resume rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Resume the work before doubts assume and problems consume.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/rɪˈzum/
🇬🇧 UK/rɪˈzjuːm/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootsum
Suffix--e

Origin

From Old French 'resumer', derived from Latin 'resumere' meaning 'to take up again'. The Latin prefix 're-' (again) combines with 'sumere' (to take).

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🎵Rhyme

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perfume
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📝Examples

The Netflix series will resume next season after the dramatic cliffhanger.

His resume was so impressive that HR called him before reading the cover letter.

😄 Fun example

After the fire drill, students resumed their exam as if nothing happened.

😄 Fun example

She decided to resume her yoga practice after eating too much during the holidays.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

continuerestartrecommenceproceed

Antonyms

pausestopsuspend

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