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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The same game of legislative chicken now starts anew as the calendar creeps toward April. Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026 After February saw noticeable improvements in both inflation and unemployment, March has seen some changes that could have savers concerned anew. Matt Richardson, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026 Which leads to Sunday, when the non-Jokic minutes haunted Ball Arena anew and left Adelman vowing to search for answers. Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026 But the Ducks knotted the game anew 46 seconds later. Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 26 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 21 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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