again

a-gain · adverb

imported

Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    Another time; once more.

  2. 2.

    Returning to a previous position or condition.

  3. 3.

    In addition to what has already been mentioned.

  4. 4.

    On the other hand; used to introduce a contrasting point.

Phrases & expressions

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    again and again — Repeatedly; many times.
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    now and again — Occasionally; from time to time.
  • •
    once again — One more time (emphatic).
  • •
    time and again — Repeatedly; on many occasions.
  • •
    then again — Used to introduce a contrasting idea.
  • •
    over again — Once more from the beginning.
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    never again — Emphasizing that something will not be repeated.
  • •
    here we go again — Expression of exasperation at repetition.

Related words

See also: anew, once, repeat, return
Synonyms: afresh, anew, once more

Etymology

From Old English ongean ("toward, opposite, against, in return"), from on + gean ("against, toward"). The meaning shifted from "in the opposite direction" to "once more."