What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
resit
Example
I have to resit my math exam next week. [resit: verb]
Example
The university allows students to resit exams up to three times. [resit: verb]
Example
I'm hoping to resit the exam and get a better grade this time. [resit: verb]
retake
Example
I need to retake my driving test because I failed the first time. [retake: verb]
Example
I'm going to retake the exam in hopes of getting a better grade. [retake: verb]
Example
I have to retake the entire course because I failed the final exam. [retake: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Retake is more commonly used than resit in everyday language, especially in American English.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between resit and retake?
Resit is generally considered more formal than retake, which is more casual and colloquial.
