First Known Use: 13th century
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again
adverb \ə-ˈgen, -ˈgin, -ˈgān\
: for another time : one more time
: to a previous position or place
—used to introduce a statement that repeats and stresses something previously said
Full Definition of AGAIN
1
: in return : back <swore he would pay him again when he was able — Shakespeare>
2
: another time : once more : anew <I shall not look upon his like again — Shakespeare>
3
: on the other hand <he might go, and again he might not>
4
: in addition : besides <again, there is another matter to consider>
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Origin of AGAIN
Middle English, opposite, again, from Old English ongēan opposite, back, from on + gēn, gēan still, again; akin to Old English gēan- against, Old High German gegin against, toward
Rhymes with AGAIN
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AGAIN Defined for Kids
again
adverb \ə-ˈgen\
Definition of AGAIN for Kids
1
: for another time : once more <did it again>
2
: on the other hand <You might, but then again, you might not.>
3
: in addition <half as much again>
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