again

adverb

ə-ˈgen How to pronounce again (audio)
Definition of againnext
1
as in forever
yet another time now I have to mop the floor again because you didn't wipe your feet

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2
as in then
in addition to what has been said a green pillow will go fine with my living room; again, the best colors are blues and greens

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3
as in conversely
just the opposite being true I might take swimming lessons this summer; then again, I might not

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Recent Examples of again Capital expenditures are still up significantly from a year ago and are expected to increase again in fiscal 2027, but the company doesn't appear compelled to raise its spending outlook every quarter even as demand exceeds supply. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 July 2026 But the new flare-up saw oil prices surge again, with the international benchmark Brent crude oil hovering around $90 a barrel early Thursday. — Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 30 July 2026 Then the cast transformed again, this time wearing shorter cocktail dresses for VF’s after-party at The Living Room at Faena New York. — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026 Along the way, unfamiliar landscapes and brief encounters reveal the fragile bonds holding their divided family together again. — John Hopewell, Variety, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for again
Recent Examples of Synonyms for again
  1. forever
  2. then
  3. conversely
  4. constantly
  5. either
  6. over
  7. also
  8. anew
Adverb
  • But Keegan’s bravery, his optimism and his romantic ideal will live on as memories for City fans forever.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Neff, with his roster of celebrity clients, designed Southern California homes that seem to forever open.
    — R. Daniel Foster, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of forever
Adverb
  • Most, though not all, virus experts think the best evidence indicates the virus jumped from bats to other animals, and then to humans at a Wuhan market.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • Paul Peschisolido became Fulham’s first £1million signing, then Chris Coleman arrived for £2m — fees that had been unimaginable in the third tier.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of then
Adverb
  • The duet is, conversely, Wilson’s highest-charting hit on the Hot Country Songs chart that has yet to enter the top 10.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • The Nationals, conversely and unexpectedly, will consider selling off their most valuable pieces for prospects while also acquiring big-league players who would help an immediate push for the playoffs.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of conversely
Adverb
  • Preoccupied with other priorities and under pressure to drive sales through constantly evolving trends, brands and designers often paid little attention to the impact their material choices had on animals and the environment.
    — P.J. Smith, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
  • The idea that a company constantly tracks what a car does, whether it was involved in a crime or not, manages to violate people’s expectations of privacy in their personal space and of freedom of movement simultaneously.
    — T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of constantly
Adverb
  • Curtis hasn’t really come close to reaching his potential as a character either.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
  • Chris Wood and Tyler Bindon only collected a single point with New Zealand, while Angus Gunn could not help Scotland get beyond the group stage either.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of either
Adverb
  • Just over a year ago, Bryan Kohberger, who was accused of killing four University of Idaho students, made a stunning courtroom admission.
    — Emily Smith, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
  • Criston Cole was marching toward his annihilation, and now that march is over.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 July 2026
Definition of over
Adverb
  • Peyton also sits on the Legislature’s Anti-Crime, DEI, Justice & Law Enforcement and Land Use committees, as well as several ad hoc committees.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
  • The team also found that residents in the Sardinian Blue Zone had higher levels of curiosity and receptiveness to new ideas in general, and were more adept at understanding and sharing their emotions.
    — Refractor, Refractor, 27 July 2026
Definition of also
Adverb
  • For Americans looking to start anew abroad, relocating to a tax-free country might be an appealing option.
    — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
  • The president had said that the pool would have to be drained anew as part of the new round of repairs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
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