anew

[ uh-noo, uh-nyoo ]

adverb

1. over again; again; once more:

   to play the tune anew.

2. in a new form or manner:

   to write the story anew.

anew

/ əˈnjuː /

adverb

1. over again; once more
2. in a different way; afresh

Word History and Origins

Origin of anew¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of anew¹

Old English of nīwe; see of , new

Example Sentences

Eventually, the mistletoe bush grows, blooms, and forms berries, and the cycle begins anew.

From The Daily Beast

Finally, in the return, he emerges anew, free from the troubles of the past.

From The Daily Beast

The epidemic was flaring anew last month, when Spencer left New York for Guinea.

From The Daily Beast

Many, having lost everything, hope to begin their lives anew some place far from Iraq.

From The Daily Beast

Sadly, these are times to reflect anew on the suffering of children in war.

From The Daily Beast

Well, that sounded very encouraging, he thought, so he took hope anew that it would be accepted.

From Project Gutenberg

An offer which Jane received from a very honest, industrious, and thrifty jeweler, aroused anew a mother's maternal solicitude.

From Project Gutenberg

But Garnache's rash temper, rising anew, tore that last flimsy chance to shreds.

From Project Gutenberg

The sight of his quietly watchful eyes, his grimly smiling lips, seemed to infuse courage into her anew.

From Project Gutenberg

"It would be idle," came Wilding's icy voice to quench the gleam of hope kindling anew in Richard's breast.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• afresh
• once again
• once more
• recently