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

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

Joy spiked anew a day or two before the election when Iowa pollster J. Ann Selzer saw a blip in the data placing Harris three points ahead in the Hawkeye state.

From Salon

The production, built to be performed in alternative spaces, sought to get us to hear the play anew.

From Los Angeles Times

Showing up at practice with the attitude that he must prove himself anew every time he steps on the field, Schwesinger reintroduces himself to teammates with another highlight play.

From Los Angeles Times

Sneak back into bed within an hour of waking, and its process begins anew.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• afresh
• once again
• once more
• recently