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adv

anew

uh-NYOO
adv
1
Once again, from the beginning, or in a fresh way.
"After the fire, they had to build the house anew."
"She started her career anew in a different city."

How to Use Anew

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA slightly formal or literary way of saying "again" or "fresh."

When to use it

Mostly used in formal or literary writing rather than everyday speech.

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Etymology

From Old English of niowe, literally "of new" — a fusion of "a-" (meaning "of") and "new."

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