: from a fresh beginning : anew, again

Examples of afresh in a Sentence

the applause broke out afresh when the band reappeared on stage for an encore
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English a-fresche, from a- a- entry 1 + fresche fresh entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of afresh was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Afresh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/afresh. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

afresh

adverb
: from a new start : again

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