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

From building trades to language reclamation, the festival seeks to explore the ways in which young people navigate today’s world while also learning from and making anew the traditions of their elders. —Michelle Mehrtens, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 July 2025

Each day will open the door to receive God's grace and mercy anew. —Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025

Crabgrass is an annual plant that grows anew from seed each season. —Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025

As the first major heat wave of 2025 bakes the Northeast, South, and Midwest, nearly 150 million Americans are discovering that fact anew. —Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 25 June 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