again

UK: əˈɡen | US: əˈɡɛn

Definition

  1. adv. once more; another time

  2. adv. in addition; besides

  3. adv. back to a previous state or place

Structure
a <on, toward>gain <against, near>
Etymology

The word "again" originates from Old English onġēan, a combination of on (meaning "on" or "toward") and ġēan (meaning "against" or "near"). Over time, onġēan evolved into Middle English agen or ayen, eventually becoming "again" in Modern English. The original sense of "in opposition" or "in return" shifted to its current meanings of repetition or restoration.

Examples

  1. She tried the experiment again to confirm the results.

  2. He left but promised to come again next week.

  3. The team scored, and the crowd cheered again.

  4. After the storm, the town slowly returned to normal again.

  5. Would you like to explain that again, please?