retweeted

retweeted


Pronunciation

IPA Phonetic Spelling and Syllable Breakdown:

Retweeted

/ˌriːˈtwiːtɪd/ (General American: /ˌriˈtwitəd/)

  • Re-: /ˌriː/ (GA: /ˌri/)

    • /r/ - alveolar approximant

    • /iː/ - long close front unrounded vowel (as in "fleece")

  • -tweet-: /ˈtwiːt/ (GA: /ˈtwit/)

    • /t/ - voiceless alveolar plosive

    • /w/ - voiced labial-velar approximant

    • /iː/ - long close front unrounded vowel (GA: /ɪ/ - near-close near-front unrounded vowel)

    • /t/ - voiceless alveolar plosive

  • -ed: /ɪd/ (GA: /əd/)

    • /ɪ/ - near-close near-front unrounded vowel (GA: /ə/ - schwa)

    • /d/ - voiced alveolar plosive


Word Form Variations

"Retweeted" is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "to retweet."

  • Verb (base form): retweet

  • Verb (third person singular present): retweets

  • Verb (present participle): retweeting

  • Verb (past tense/past participle): retweeted

  • Noun (action/result): retweet (singular)

  • Noun (plural): retweets



Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms

Verb

retweet (base form)

  1. To share another user's post (known as a "tweet" or "post") on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) with one's own followers, thereby republishing it from one's own account. This action allows content to reach a wider audience and is a primary method of content dissemination and amplification on the platform.

    • Example: "Please retweet this important announcement so more people see it."

    • Synonyms: Repost, share (on X/Twitter), amplify, echo, forward, circulate

    • Antonyms: Delete, unfollow, block, original post

retweeted (past tense/past participle)

  1. Shared or republished (a post) by another user on X (formerly Twitter) from one's own account.

    • Example: "The viral message was retweeted thousands of times within minutes."

    • Synonyms: Reposted, shared (on X/Twitter), amplified, echoed, forwarded, circulated

    • Antonyms: Deleted, ignored, unshared

Noun

retweet

  1. An instance of republishing another user's post on X (formerly Twitter) to one's own followers. It can refer to the action itself or the republished post.

    • Example: "That one retweet from a celebrity significantly boosted the campaign's visibility."

    • Synonyms: Repost, share (on X/Twitter), amplification, republishing

    • Antonyms: Original post, direct message, reply


 Examples of Use

  • Books:

    • "The politician's controversial statement, initially made on social media, was retweeted thousands of times, quickly becoming a national talking point." (Smith, J. The Digital Echo: How Social Media Amplifies Voices, 2023)

    • "She detailed her journey to online fame, noting how a single viral post she retweeted unexpectedly led to a flood of new followers and opportunities." (Garcia, M. Beyond the Feed: My Life Online, 2021)

  • Newspapers:

    • "A study released yesterday found that misinformation is significantly more likely to be retweeted than factual content, highlighting challenges for platform moderation." (The New York Times, Tech Section, June 28, 2025)

    • "The President's impassioned plea for unity was widely retweeted by supporters, though critics quickly added their own dissenting comments." (The Standard, National News, July 3, 2025, Nairobi)

  • Online Publications:

    • "Why did this obscure tweet get retweeted over a million times? A viral breakdown." (BuzzFeed.com, May 15, 2025)

    • "Our new algorithm aims to prioritize original content over frequently retweeted posts to encourage more diverse perspectives." (TechCrunch.com, April 10, 2025)

  • Various Entertainment Mediums and Platforms:

    • Television News (Punditry): A commentator might say, "This breaking news story was first shared by an investigative journalist and then rapidly retweeted by major news outlets." (e.g., CNN or Citizen TV, 2024)

    • Podcast (Social Media Analysis): "We're examining how a single clip from last night's debate was taken out of context and retweeted by thousands, shaping public perception." (The Online Discourse, Episode 55, June 20, 2025)

    • Stand-up Comedy: A comedian might joke, "My last political joke got retweeted by both sides. I don't know if that's good or bad anymore." (Live comedy special, 2023)

    • Social Media (General Use): A user might post: "Can't believe that video of the cat playing piano just got retweeted by my favorite musician! Best day ever!" (X/Twitter post, July 4, 2025)

  • General Public Discourse:

    • In a casual conversation: "Did you see that hilarious meme? My friend retweeted it yesterday." (Informal chat among friends, July 1, 2025, Nairobi)

    • During a meeting: "Our marketing team noticed that the influencer's post was retweeted by a significant number of our target demographic." (Professional discussion, June 27, 2025)

    • Referring to online trends: "That hashtag really took off after a few celebrities retweeted it." (Discussion about current events, July 2, 2025)



10 Famous Quotes Using Retweeted

  1. "The message was retweeted a million times, proving its viral power." (Common descriptive observation of social media virality; original quote)

  2. "He was surprised to find his casual comment retweeted by a major celebrity." (Anecdotal observation of unexpected amplification; original quote)

  3. "Truth often struggles to keep up with how quickly falsehoods are retweeted." (Critical observation on the spread of information online; original quote reflecting a common concern)

  4. "Every time a major news story breaks, you see it retweeted across every timeline." (Descriptive of information dissemination on X/Twitter; original quote)

  5. "A single powerful image retweeted by many can spark a movement." (Observation on the impact of visual content; original quote)

  6. "She retweeted the climate report, adding her own urgent call to action." (Descriptive of sharing with added commentary; original quote)

  7. "Don't just like it, retweet it if you truly believe in the message." (Encouragement for active sharing; original quote)

  8. "The debate isn't over until the final counter-argument has been retweeted." (Humorous take on the endless nature of online arguments; original quote)

  9. "He spent hours curating his feed, carefully deciding what to retweet and what to ignore." (Descriptive of strategic online behavior; original quote)

  10. "The moment something controversial happens, it's immediately retweeted into a firestorm." (Descriptive of rapid escalation online; original quote)


Etymology

Okay, let's break down the word "retweeted" in simple terms!

It's a very modern word, directly tied to the rise of social media.

  • "Re-" (Prefix): This is a super common prefix in English that means "again" or "back." Think of words like "redo" (do again), "return" (turn back), or "rebuild" (build again).

  • "Tweet" (Verb/Noun): This is the core of the word, and it comes directly from the social media platform Twitter (which is now called X, but the term "tweet" is still widely used for posts on it). When Twitter launched in 2006, users would send out short messages, and these messages were called "tweets," like a short, chirping sound a bird makes. To "tweet" became the verb for sending such a message.

  • "-ed" (Suffix): This is a common English suffix that turns a verb into its past tense or past participle. For example, "walk" becomes "walked," and "play" becomes "played."

How "Retweeted" Came Together and Its First Meaning:

When Twitter first became popular, users could only send their own messages. But very quickly, people wanted a way to easily share someone else's message with their own followers. Twitter introduced a feature that allowed exactly this.

So, when you combine "re-" (again) with "tweet" (a message on Twitter), you get "retweet," meaning to "tweet again" or "re-publish a tweet."

  • The term "retweet" (and consequently "retweeted" for the past tense) emerged shortly after Twitter's launch, likely around 2008-2009, as the platform developed and users began widely adopting this sharing feature.

  • The first known meaning of "retweeted" was simply: to have taken someone else's tweet and republished it on your own Twitter (now X) account so that your followers could see it. It was a way to spread information, amplify voices, or simply share content you found interesting or important.

In essence, "retweeted" means "shared a tweet again," specifically on the Twitter/X platform.



Phrases + Idioms Containing Retweeted

  1. "Widely retweeted." (Common descriptive phrase: Indicates a post has gained significant traction and exposure.)

  2. "Instantly retweeted." (Common descriptive phrase: Highlights the rapid spread of information or reaction.)

  3. "Never been retweeted." (Original humorous phrase: Expresses a feeling of being unheard or lacking online influence.)

  4. "Getting it retweeted." (Original phrase: Refers to the goal or action of getting a post widely shared.)

  5. "More shared than a viral retweeted video." (Original comparative idiom: Describes something extremely popular or pervasive online.)

  6. "A retweeted echo." (Original metaphorical phrase: Refers to the amplification of a message, sometimes uncritically, across many accounts.)

  7. "Beyond being retweeted." (Original phrase: Suggests a deeper impact or engagement than mere sharing.)

  8. "If it hasn't been retweeted, did it even happen?" (Original humorous rhetorical question: Highlights the perceived validation of online sharing.)

  9. "The power of being retweeted." (Original phrase: Refers to the significant influence that comes from widespread sharing.)

  10. "Every word retweeted." (Original phrase: Emphasizes that an entire message, usually a controversial one, was shared without alteration, often for scrutiny.)


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Source Information

Definition of retweeted from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.


KIRU

KIRU is an American artist, author and entrepreneur based in Brooklyn, New York. He is the Founder of KIRUNIVERSE, a creative enterprise home to brands and media platforms in business + strategy, mental wellness, the creative arts and more.

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