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refrain

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /rɪˈfreɪn/

refrain means: The part of a song or poem that is repeated after each verse.

noun

REPEATED SONG SECTIONB2

The part of a song or poem that is repeated after each verse.

  • Everyone joined in the refrain.
  • The song has a catchy refrain.
  • She repeated the refrain after each verse.

Similar words: chorus

Common phrases: sing the refrain, repeated refrain, catchy refrain

verb

HOLD BACKC2

To hold back or control a person, feeling, or action.

  • She struggled to refrain her anger.
  • He refrained himself and remained silent.
  • The old teacher urged the boy to refrain his tongue.

How to use it: refrain oneself (He could scarcely refrain himself when he heard the insult.)

Similar words: restrain, check, hold back

Opposites: release

Common phrases: refrain yourself, refrain your anger, refrain your tongue

Questions about refrain

What does refrain mean?

The part of a song or poem that is repeated after each verse.

What is refrain in other languages?

Türkçe: nakarat · Español: estribillo · Français: refrain · Deutsch: Refrain · Italiano: ritornello · 日本語: サビ

How do you pronounce refrain?

It is pronounced /rɪˈfreɪn/.

How do you use refrain in a sentence?

Everyone joined in the refrain. The song has a catchy refrain.

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