What's the difference between repass and repast?

Repass


Definition:

  • (v. t.) To pass again; to pass or travel over in the opposite direction; to pass a second time; as, to repass a bridge or a river; to repass the sea.
  • (v. i.) To pass or go back; to move back; as, troops passing and repassing before our eyes.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) The arteriotomy may be opened for repassing embolectomy catheters by relieving the traction; if circulation is satisfactory the sutures are tied.

Repast


Definition:

  • (n.) The act of taking food.
  • (n.) That which is taken as food; a meal; figuratively, any refreshment.
  • (v. t. & i.) To supply food to; to feast; to take food.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) The trailer used to be the hors d’oeuvre before the main course; now it’s being treated as a significant repast in its own right, a sort of antipasti before we get stuck into the spaghetti alle vongole.
  • (2) We are cheered when we observe the vulture feeding on the carrion which disgusts and disheartens us and deriving health and strength from the repast.

Words possibly related to "repass"

Words possibly related to "repast"