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adv

afresh

uh-FREHSH
adv
1
Once more, from the beginning; anew.
"After the fire, they decided to start afresh."
"She wiped the board clean and began afresh."

How to Use Afresh

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishStarting over, as if for the first time.

Easily confused with
Common pairings
start afresh begin afresh

Word Forms

more afresh comparative, most afresh superlative

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After the fire, they decided to start _____.

Etymology

From Middle English a- + fresh — literally "in a fresh way."

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