What does AGAIN mean?

Parts of Speech

"Again" is an adverb.

Definitions

"Again" means once more, another time, or in addition to a previous occasion.

Pronunciations

US: /əˈɡɛn/

UK: /əˈɡeɪn/

Origin and Usage

The word "again" comes from the Middle English phrase "a yein," meaning "in return." It has been used in English since the 14th century. "Again" is commonly used to indicate repetition or to refer to something that has happened before.

Synonyms

• Once more
• Anew
• Repetitively
• Repeatedly
• Encore

Related Words

• Agree
• Began
• Began
• Begin
• Began

Example Sentences

• She asked him to repeat the instructions again.
• He failed the test, again.
• They decided to try again next week.
• He was late again.
• She had to start again from scratch.