anew

American  

[uh-noo, uh-nyoo] / əˈnu, əˈnyu /

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

But it’s hard to imagine adults who are nostalgic about the text being won over anew, or children realizing what was so classic about these talking animals in the first place.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Planters started anew in central Florida, in Polk County and its surroundings, what’s known as the Ridge, the highest part of Florida, and the only part that was never below sea level, historically.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

“There’s no harm in looking at something anew and making sure we got it right.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

"I want to start totally anew, and if I stayed on my tour, that would mean I wouldn't even be able to start working on that until after Christmas."

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

The anxiety spread anew, running from the center of his torso outward as Mrs. Torrance rose off her hands.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

Related Words

• afresh
• once again
• once more
• recently