again and again

Thân thiện

The word appears again and again in the same paragraph.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • Repeatedly; many times: Used to indicate that an action or event happens many times, often in a way that seems frequent or persistent.

Usage

• The adverb "again and again" modifies a verb to emphasize the repetitive nature of an action. It is typically placed after the verb or at the end of a clause.
• It is used to stress that something happens on numerous, separate occasions, not just once or twice.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• For emphasis in narrative or descriptive writing: "Again and again" can be used to create a rhythmic or emphatic effect when describing persistent actions or recurring themes.
  • The waves crashed against the shore again and again.
• In formal or academic contexts: While slightly informal, it can be used for clarity and emphasis.
  • The experiment yielded the same result again and again, confirming the hypothesis.

Variants and Related Words

• Over and over (again): A nearly identical phrase with the same meaning.
  • He practiced the song over and over.
• Repeatedly: A more formal, single-word synonym.
  • The system failed repeatedly.
• Time and again: An idiom with a similar meaning, often used for events that recur over a longer period.
  • Time and again, history has shown us the importance of diplomacy.

Synonyms

• Repeatedly
• Frequently
• Often
• Continually (suggests a near-constant repetition)
• Persistently

Related Phrases

• Time after time: Very similar to "again and again," emphasizing recurrence across different instances or periods.
  • Time after time, he proved to be reliable.

Notes on Meaning

• The core meaning is repetition. It does not specify the exact number of times, but implies "many times" and often carries a connotation of insistence, persistence, or even frustration due to the repetition.
• It is different from words like "always" or "constantly," which suggest an uninterrupted or very frequent state. "Again and again" often implies discrete, separate occurrences that are notably repeated.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. repeatedly
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Từ đồng nghĩa

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