again Definition
- 1one more time; once more
- 2in 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.
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He failed the test again.
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I need to go to the store again.
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Again, thank you for your help.
again Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with again
Example
Time and again, he has proven himself to be a reliable employee.
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I didn't pass the driving test the first time, so I have to try again next week.
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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'
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.'