Definition

1. Adverb:
   • Again; one more time: Used to indicate that an action, event, or state is repeated or happens another time.

Usage

• The phrase "once more" is used to express repetition. It is synonymous with "again" and is often used for emphasis or in more formal or literary contexts.
• It typically modifies a verb, indicating the verb's action is repeated.

Examples

• Adverb:
  • Let me explain the rules once more. (Let me explain the rules again.)
  • The audience cheered, so the band played the song once more. (The audience cheered, so the band played the song again.)
  • She read the letter once more before sending it. (She read the letter one more time before sending it.)

Advanced Usage

• "Once more into the breach": A famous literary phrase from Shakespeare's , meaning to bravely enter a difficult situation or battle again. It is used figuratively to encourage renewed effort.
  • The project is failing, but we must go once more into the breach and try to save it.
• "Once more, with feeling!": A common directive in theater or music, asking for a performance to be repeated with more emotion or energy. It is used humorously in everyday situations.
  • Your apology sounded insincere. Try it once more, with feeling.

Variants and Related Words

• Again (adv.): Another time; once more. This is the most common and direct synonym.
• One more time (adv. phrase): An informal phrase with the same meaning as "once more."
• Anew (adv.): In a new or different way; starting again. It can imply a fresh start rather than simple repetition.
  • He began his life anew in a different country.

Synonyms

• Again
• One more time
• Over again
• Afresh
• Anew

Related Phrases

• Time and again / Time after time: Repeatedly, on many occasions.
  • He has proven his loyalty time and again.
• Now and again: Occasionally; from time to time.
  • She visits her old school now and again.

Adverb

1. anew
   • she tried again
   • they rehearsed the scene again