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 of anew

• 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

After filing for bankruptcy in August, the Dutch sustainable denim brand is starting anew with Horizon Capital and N5 Holding, the investment company of fashion entrepreneur Nick de Ronde Bresser, as new shareholders. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

And there was also Serhii Yeroshenko, who was a toddler when his family had to flee their hometown and start anew elsewhere. — Sara Llana, Christian Science Monitor, 25 Sep. 2026

Even the rich and famous among us are going to have to try and figure it out anew. — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2026

What general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley inherited is the aftermath of that rebuild, and their job is to preserve what’s salvageable and start anew, going younger and subsequently cheaper with the roster. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

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