anew

American  

[uh-noo, uh-nyoo] / əˈnu, əˈnju /

adverb

1. over again; again; once more.

   to play the tune anew.

2. in a new form or manner.

   to write the story anew.

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anew British  

/ əˈnjuː /

adverb

1. over again; once more

2. in a different way; afresh

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Etymology

Origin of anew

before 1000; Middle English onew, of newe; see a- ²), Old English of niowe, probably modeled on Old French de neuf; replacing Old English edniwe once more

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Explanation

When something happens anew, it happens again, but in a fresh way that might be different. Anew is a word to describe things that happen again but are more than just a rerun. If a couple takes their marriage vows anew, it's a little different than the first time. If a clothes trend happens anew, it's a revival of the original trend that probably won't be identical. This word applies to renewals and fresh starts of many kinds, though not always positive ones. Romances and barfights could both begin anew.

Example Sentences

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anew

Not to worry, a new crop will emerge in the spring, as the ancient magic begins anew.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

If this investment goes well, he then tries to persuade other struggling people that they should invest in Bitcoin, and the cycle begins anew.

From Slate ● Sep. 20, 2026

The city could make that an issue anew.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

Major wireless executives have brushed off Starlink’s threat to their businesses, but SpaceX’s latest commentary has investors worried anew.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026

Still, Suma is floating next to me in her pod, her brain being wiped anew.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

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