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repair

noun B1 Neutral

Meaning

Repair is the act of fixing something that is broken or damaged.
💡 A common mistake is to use "repair" as a verb instead of a noun.

Example Sentences

How much will the repair of my phone cost ?
The car needs a quick repair before our trip tomorrow .
The repair of my phone took longer than I expected .
The repair of the car did not take long .

Word in Context

Last Tuesday I dropped my phone on the ground and the screen broke . I went to the small repair shop near my house because I did not want to buy a new phone . The person at the shop looked at the phone and said the repair would take two days . I left my phone there and walked home , but I felt a little worried because I use it for work . When they called me two days later , the phone was ready and the screen looked as good as new .

Common Phrases

make a repair repair service repair shop

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