1
: in return : back
… swore he would pay him again when he was able.—William Shakespeare
2
a
: another time : once more : anew
I shall not look upon his like again.—William Shakespeare
b
—used to introduce a statement that repeats and stresses something previously said
Again, I ask, why are you doing this?
c
—used to ask someone to repeat something that was not heard or understood clearly
I'm sorry, what was your name again?
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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