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quick refresher

noun·Everyday

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UK/ˌkwɪk rɪˈfreʃə/
US/ˌkwɪk rɪˈfreʃər/

Meaning

  1. nouncountable

    A short review of something you already learned, meant to remind you of the main points.

    Grammar: Often used with 'on': a quick refresher on grammar. Can be used alone: I need a quick refresher.

    Patterns

    • a quick refresher on something
    • a quick refresher course
    • give someone a quick refresher

    I need a quick refresher on Spanish verbs before my trip.

    The teacher gave us a quick refresher before the exam.

    A quick refresher course helped her remember the safety rules.

Word forms

pluralquick refreshers

Common combinations

a quick refresher on
She gave me a quick refresher on the software.
a quick refresher course
He took a quick refresher course in first aid.
need a quick refresher
I need a quick refresher before the meeting.

Synonyms and how they differ

review
More general; can be long or short, and does not always imply previous knowledge.
recap
Informal and often means a summary of what just happened, not necessarily something learned long ago.

Word family

refresh verb
To make someone remember something or feel less tired.
refresher noun
A course or activity that reminds you of something.

Commonly confused: quick refresher or refreshing?

quick refresher vs refreshing

'Refreshing' describes something that makes you feel cool or full of energy; 'refresher' is a short review of knowledge.

Practice

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