Again: meaning, definitions and examples

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again

[ əˈɡɛn ]

^{Context #1}

in reference to a previous occasion

Another time; once more.

Synonyms

afresh, anew, once more

Examples of usage

I had to start all over again from the beginning.
Let's try this again.

^{Context #2}

indicating contrast with a previous state

Returning to a previous position or condition.

Synonyms

afresh, anew, once more

Examples of usage

He was ill, but now he's well again.
She was happy, then sad, then happy again.

Translations

Translations of the word "again" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de novo

🇮🇳 फिर से

🇩🇪 wieder

🇮🇩 lagi

🇺🇦 знову

🇵🇱 znowu

🇯🇵 再び (ふたたび)

🇫🇷 de nouveau

🇪🇸 de nuevo

🇹🇷 tekrar

🇰🇷 다시 (dasi)

🇸🇦 مرة أخرى

🇨🇿 znovu

🇸🇰 znova

🇨🇳 再 (zài)

🇸🇮 spet

🇮🇸 aftur

🇰🇿 қайтадан

🇬🇪 კვლავ

🇦🇿 yenidən

🇲🇽 de nuevo

Word origin

The word 'again' originated from the Middle English phrase 'of gain', which means 'in return or consequence of'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to indicate repetition or a return to a previous state. The adverb 'again' is commonly used in everyday speech and writing to express the idea of something happening once more or returning to a previous condition.