again
/ə'gen/
Definition
- Adverb:
- Once more; another time: Used to indicate that an action, event, or state is repeated or returns to a previous condition.
- In addition; furthermore: Used to introduce an additional point or consideration.
- In return; in response: Used to indicate a reciprocal action or a reply.
Examples of Usage
- Adverb (Once more):
- She failed the test but decided to try again.
- Please say that again; I didn't hear you.
- Adverb (Returning to a previous state):
- After a long illness, he is well again.
- She opened the window, but it was cold, so she closed it again.
- Adverb (Furthermore):
- The plan is risky. And again, we don't have the budget for it.
- Adverb (In response):
- He shouted, and the valley echoed again.
Advanced Usage
- all over again: From the beginning once more.
- The file corrupted, so I had to start all over again.
- then/there again: Used to introduce a contrasting point or a different perspective.
- It's an expensive car. Then again, it's incredibly reliable.
Variants and Related Words
- Against (preposition): This is a distinct word, not a variant, but it shares a historical root with "again." It means in opposition to or in contact with.
- He leaned against the wall.
Synonyms
- Once more
- Anew
- Another time
- Afresh
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
(Note: "Again" is an adverb and does not form phrasal verbs with verbs in the same way prepositions do. It typically follows the verb directly.) - come again: Used to ask someone to repeat what they said (informal). - "Come again?" I said, not understanding his question. - do something over again: To repeat an action from the start. - The paint was uneven, so we had to do the wall over again.
Related Idioms
- again and again: Repeatedly; many times.
- He told us again and again to be careful.
- now and again: Occasionally; from time to time.
- We meet for coffee now and again.
- time and (time) again: On many occasions; repeatedly.
- She has proven her skill time and again.
- ever and again: Now and then; occasionally.
- Ever and again, a bird would sing outside the window.
- as much/many again: An additional amount equal to what has already been mentioned.
- He ate two slices of pizza and then had as many again. (Meaning: two more slices, for a total of four).
Adverb
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anew
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she tried again
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they rehearsed the scene again
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