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Again - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Again means once more or another time. It is used to indicate repetition of an action, event, or state, such as Please read it again or She laughed again.

again

/əˈɡɛn/ /əˈɡeɪn/

Definition:

Once more; another time.

Synonyms:

anew, once more, repeatedly, afresh

Part of Speech:

adverb

Antonyms:

never, once

Common Collocations:

try again, start again, say again, come again, do again

Derivatives:

against (archaic), overagain (rare)

Usage Tips:

Use "again" to indicate repetition or return to a previous state or action.

Common Phrases:

time and again, here we go again, over and over again

Etymology:

From Old English "onġēan," meaning "in return" or "back."

Examples:

  • 1. She smiled and waved again as she left.
  • 2. Can you repeat that again, please?
  • 3. He failed but decided to try again.
  • 4. The rain stopped and then started again.

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