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

But these two figures, created by one of our most keenly observant writers, deserve to be interpreted anew. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Plus, the Missouri and Kansas sides of Kansas City are linked anew by a redevelopment of the Rock Island Bridge that installs food outlets and public spaces on a historic former railroad crossing. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026

In Long Beach, the 22nd Great American Kids’ Bike Parade rolled out anew at One Granada Avenue on the city’s beachside bike path. — Daily News, 4 July 2026

If cinema is a sinking vessel, as so many are eager to suggest, its rusty hull may yet contain treasures worth scraping off and scrutinizing anew. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 June 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