anew
Americanadverb
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over again; again; once more.
to play the tune anew.
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in a new form or manner.
to write the story anew.
adverb
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over again; once more
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in a different way; afresh
Etymology
Origin of anew
before 1000; Middle English onew, of newe; a- 2 ), Old English of niowe, probably modeled on Old French de neuf; replacing Old English edniwe once more
Example Sentences
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A generator thrums into life and the dancing begins anew.
From Barron's
Meeting Dominique Pelicot - 19 years old, handsome and just as bruised by a tough upbringing - had provided her with a chance to start anew.
From BBC
Evidence from surveys and from financial markets suggests that neither consumers nor investors are preoccupied with the risk of inflation surging anew.
If lessons from past efforts to prop up the Japanese currency are any guide, then investors should prepare for a short-term sugar hit before depreciation begins anew.
The same reality also underlines the oldest advice in politics—never fall in love with a politician—which apparently every generation must learn anew.
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