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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
First Known Use: 13th century
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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