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

Every horror series at some point has to reset — to drop the pretense that the audience knows or remembers its world, its characters, and its rules, and to start anew with characters who need everything explained to them. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026

Little Palm Island needed to start anew to re-emerge as an ultra-luxe private island resort suited for the modern traveler. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

First, Palisades Village swung open its doors anew last weekend, welcome clients anew after more than a year of closure in the aftermath of the deadly Palisades wildfire. — Teresa Liu, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026

Creating life anew, breathing life into something that is inert, is fascinating to me. — ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 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