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

If we are forced to make our democracy anew in order to save it, then perhaps this moment of great peril is actually a blessing in disguise.

From Salon

“We’re trying to make ourselves feel like he comes every year, again, and the world is born anew,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Most are shipped back to southern Mexico, where many begin the trip north anew.

From Los Angeles Times

As King's College academic Dr Ademolu argues: "Perhaps it's time to abandon the broken record and start anew - a fresh tune where Africa isn’t just a subject, but a co-author, harmonising its own story."

From BBC

More than a quarter of a century later, Foster will step onto that same field Saturday night needing to prove himself anew against another team wearing the loathsome cardinal and gold.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• afresh
• once again
• once more
• recently