Pronunciation: /əˈɡɛn/

Definitions of again

noun A repeated occurrence of an event.

Example Sentences

A1 I want to watch that movie again.

A2 She asked him to repeat the instructions again.

B1 I can't believe we have to do this project all over again.

B2 The teacher explained the concept once again for those who didn't understand.

C1 After reviewing the evidence again, the jury reached a different verdict.

C2 Having failed once again, he decided to give up on his dream of becoming a professional athlete.

adverb Another time; once more.

Example Sentences

A1 I will try again to pass my driving test.

A2 She asked him to repeat the instructions again.

B1 After failing the first time, he decided to try again.

B2 The company is restructuring its operations once again.

C1 Having been to Paris before, she wanted to visit the city again.

C2 Despite his busy schedule, he found time to meet with her again.

Examples of again in a Sentence

formal The committee will need to review the proposal again before making a decision.

informal Let's watch that movie again, I really enjoyed it.

slang I can't believe she wore that outfit again, she needs some new clothes.

figurative After facing failure, he picked himself up and tried again, never giving up on his dreams.

Grammatical Forms of again

past tense

agained

plural

agains

comparative

more again

superlative

most again

present tense

again

future tense

will again

perfect tense

have agained

continuous tense

is againing

singular

again

positive degree

again

infinitive

to again

gerund

againning

participle

agained

Origin and Evolution of again

First Known Use: 1150 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'again' originated from the Old English word 'onġēan' which meant 'against, in opposition to, opposite, back, again'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'again' has retained its basic meaning of 'once more' or 'in return', with slight variations in usage depending on context and language.