again

[əˈɡen]

again Definition

• 1. one more time; once more
• 2. in addition to what has already been mentioned or was done before

Using again: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "again" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Let's try again.

• Example

  He failed the test again.

• Example

  I need to go to the store again.

• Example

  Again, thank you for your help.

again Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for again

• anew
• afresh
• once more

Phrases with again

• time and again

  repeatedly; many times

  Example

  Time and again, he has proven himself to be a reliable employee.

• try again

  to attempt something again after a previous failure

  Example

  I didn't pass the driving test the first time, so I have to try again next week.

• never again

  not at any future time; not ever again

  Example

  After getting food poisoning from that restaurant, I swore I would never eat there again.

Origins of again

from Old English 'onġēan', meaning 'toward, opposite, against'

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Summary: again in Brief

'Again' [əˈɡen] means 'one more time' or 'in addition to what has already been mentioned or was done before.' It is often used in phrases like 'time and again,' 'try again,' and 'never again.'