Again

/əˈɡɛn/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

Once more; another time.

I would like to see that movie again.

In addition; also.

She is a talented musician, and again, she is a great artist.

In return; on the other hand.

He didn’t call me, but again, I didn’t call him either.

Returning to a previous state or condition.

After a long journey, we are finally home again.

Used to signal the repetition of an action or event.

Let's try that experiment again to see if we get the same results.

Middle English 'agen', from Old English 'ongēan' meaning 'back, against'.

once again

A phrase meaning one more time.

try again

To make another attempt.

start over again

To begin again from the beginning.

come back again

To return once more.

reiterate

To say something again or a number of times for emphasis or clarity.

renew

To begin again or to restore.

resume

To continue after a pause.

do-over

I messed up the first time, so I'm asking for a do-over.

round two

After losing the first game, we’re ready for round two.