What context can I use each word in?

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rewind

Example

Can you please rewind the movie to the beginning? [rewind: verb]

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I wish I could rewind time and change my decision. [rewind: verb]

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Let's rewind the experiment and start over. [rewind: verb]

revert

Example

After the update, the software reverted to its previous version. [reverted: past tense]

Example

The patient's health condition reverted to its previous state. [reverted: past participle]

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I will revert to your email as soon as possible. [revert: verb]

Definitions of rewind and revert

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Key differences and similarities of rewind and revert

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Good things to know

Which word is more common?

Revert is more commonly used than rewind in everyday language. Revert is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while rewind is less common and refers to a specific action of reversing the direction of media playback.

What’s the difference in the tone of formality between rewind and revert?

Both rewind and revert are generally informal words, but revert can be used in formal contexts as well.