afresh

[ uh-fresh ]

adverb

1. anew; once more; again:

   to start afresh.

afresh

/ əˈfrɛʃ /

adverb

1. once more; once again; anew

Word History and Origins

Origin of afresh¹

First recorded in 1500–10; a- ² + fresh

Example Sentences

By then it was midnight and, because she was not prepared to Uber to a police garage in the wee hours, she began afresh the next day.

From Los Angeles Times

However, I have decided that it is appropriate for all the details of the case to be considered afresh and for further investigations to be made.

From BBC

“I have just had to continue on without half of my belongings and try and build afresh.”

From BBC

Every time one of the accused was arrested, the trial would begin afresh with the defence recalling victims and witnesses brought by the prosecution to give their testimonies.

From BBC

If the court rules in favour of the green lobby, the operators will have to resubmit their environmental impact assessments which will have to be considered afresh.

From BBC

Related Words

• anew
• once more