Main Entry: again

Pronunciation: \ə-ˈgen, -ˈgin, -ˈgān\

Function: adverb

Etymology: 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

Date: 13th century

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>