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retrospect

noun verb

Contemplation of things past

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
R
Ends with
T
Contains
ET
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
C2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈɹɛtɹoˌspɛkt

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noun

  1. Contemplation of things past

    “In retrospect”

verb

  1. Look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember

    “She reviewed her achievements with pride”

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Example Sentences

In retrospect
She reviewed her achievements with pride

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