anew

adverb

ə-ˈnü 

-ˈnyü

1

: for an additional time : again

begin anew

2

: in a new or different form

a story told anew on film

Synonyms

• again

Examples of anew in a Sentence

He demonstrated anew that he's not a good leader.

These problems must be dealt with anew.

The process begins anew each spring.

The poem has been translated anew for this new book.

Recent Examples on the Web

The hot-button issued reignited anew last week after Lady, a 15-year-old carriage horse, died on the street on Aug. 5 while returning to her stable in Hell’s Kitchen. —Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2025

Israel withdrew from Gaza two decades ago, but Zamir warned that a complete military occupation could ensnare the IDF anew. —Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025

For many immigrants arriving without support networks, without jobs, and without any idea of how to begin anew in a foreign city, Oswaldo was a guide and anchor. —Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025

Now, following her passing, her entire catalog is up, as her old fans rediscover (and perhaps younger fans discover anew) her catalog gems beyond that unexpectedly viral smash. —Kyle Denis, Billboard, 23 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English of newe, from Old English of nīwe, from of + nīwe new

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for anew

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou
• breakthrough

Kids Definition

anew

adverb

ə-ˈn(y)ü 

1

: over again : for another time

begin anew

2

: in a new or different form

a story told anew as a movie