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Refill vs Retake - What's the difference?

refill | retake |

As nouns the difference between refill and retake

is that refill is a filling after the first while retake is a scene that is filmed again, or a picture that is photographed again.

As verbs the difference between refill and retake

is that refill is to fill up once again while retake is to take something again.

refill

English

Etymology 1

From + (fill) (noun)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A filling after the first.
    • Today it is $2 for a coffee, with free refills throughout the day
  • A product containing materials to replace those used up by a piece of equipment.
    • We're cutting back. No new printers or pens, just refills .

    Etymology 2

    From + (fill) (verb)

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To fill up once again.
    • Can you refill my cup please, I've finished my coffee

    Anagrams

    * English heteronyms ----

    retake

    English

    Verb

  • to take something again
  • to take something back
  • to capture or occupy somewhere again
  • :The army tried repeatedly to retake the fort they had been driven from.
  • to photograph or film again

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • a scene that is filmed again, or a picture that is photographed again