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

But without it—if it falters, if it remains timid or fragmented—what dies is not only democracy as we know it, but the very possibility of imagining it anew.

From Salon

President Trump’s proposals will make them run out quicker and make it nearly impossible to fund them anew.

From Salon

His miraculous comeback couldn’t have come at a better time for all of us to embrace his message of mercy and brotherhood anew — especially Catholics in the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Her famous parting words as the doctor leads her away, “Whoever you are — I have always depended on the kindness of strangers,” scalds anew.

From Los Angeles Times

That would remove the threat of sheriff’s deputies hauling her out, provide a nest egg to start anew and give her more control of a situation she believed would otherwise turn out poorly.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• afresh
• once again
• once more
• recently