Again
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈɡɛ̟n/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Again is an adverb meaning Another time: indicating a repeat of an action.
Meaning
Another time: indicating a repeat of an action.
More Meanings
- Back (to a former place or state).
- Over and above a factor of one.
- Used metalinguistically, with the repetition being in the discussion, or in the linguistic or pragmatic context of the discussion, rather than in the subject of discussion.
- (obsolete) Back in the reverse direction, or to an original starting point.
- (obsolete) In return, as a reciprocal action; back.
- (obsolete) In any other place.
- (obsolete) On the other hand.
Example Sentences
The South will rise again.
I enjoyed it so much I went again the next day.
We need to bring the old customs to life again.
The last sentence is so shocking, I have to read it again.
Word Forms
- againe
- agayne
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include repeatedly, reiterate, repeat, afresh, recurring, anew.
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