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

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

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

After you sell your eligible assets, the remaining debts are usually discharged, so you are free and clear to start your life anew.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026

That way of seeing — or rather, learning to see anew — he picked up while living in New York, where he attended the Parsons School of Design.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

It seems likely that with each passing year, humanity collectively forgets more of its cultural heritage than it manages to learn anew.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

I moved forward only, thinking each morning anew that we were leaving the worst behind.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

Related Words

• afresh
• once again
• once more
• recently