anew

adverb

ə-ˈnü How to pronounce anew (audio)
-ˈnyü
Synonyms of anewnext
1
: for an additional time : again
begin anew
2
: in a new or different form
a story told anew on film

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.
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But the Ducks knotted the game anew 46 seconds later. Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026 Michaels, 81, has not made any declarations of his intent, but Prime Video could look to start anew in its Thursday night booth, with Herbstreit’s deal up at the end of the 2026 season. Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026 Build anew as a person who is able to be a part of the best kind of relationship any of us may have with others, which is right, decent, giving. Colin Fleming, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026 After tragedy and loss, best friends Violet and Aly set off to find themselves anew in the Lowcountry. Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anew

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of anew was in the 14th century

Cite this Entry

“Anew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anew. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

anew

adverb
1
: over again : for another time
begin anew
2
: in a new or different form
a story told anew as a movie

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