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

Mr Pirie said if that did happen, the current thinking of the energy secretary Ed Milliband was not to require the assessment process to begin afresh but to request the additional information relating to the climate impact of burning the fuels, before issuing a new decision.

From BBC

"Death is something that is predestined. I can't let fear come in the way of making a living. Sure, sometimes I want to throw the keys on the table and start afresh but it's not that easy. Temptation is everywhere and so is poverty."

From BBC

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

Related Words

• anew
• once more