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afresh

adverb \ə-ˈfresh\

: from a new beginning

Full Definition of AFRESH

: from a fresh beginning : anew, again

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First Known Use of AFRESH

15th century

Related to AFRESH

Synonyms: again, anew, de novo, over

Antonyms: nevermore

Rhymes with AFRESH

bobeche, calèche, enmesh, gooseflesh, horseflesh, parfleche, refresh, tête-bêche

AFRESH Defined for Kids

afresh

adverb \ə-ˈfresh\

Definition of AFRESH for Kids

: again from the beginning <Let's start afresh.>

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