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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In May, Ward’s task was to lead a crew conducting annual surveys of the remaining chubs, which have thrived anew in recent years as the river has warmed. Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025 Though Saillard has literally written books on Dior, he was struck anew by the designer’s instinct for composition and volume. Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025 Moore was an extension of the Harbaugh coaching tree, though the program gets a chance to start anew with another vision for the team. Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025 Sarah, meanwhile, is ditching her lousy husband Mark (Tom Riley) and beginning life anew. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Dec. 2025 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 Dec. 2025.

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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