Anew

Pronunciation: /əˈnju/

Definitions of anew

adverb in a new or different way; afresh

Example Sentences

A1 She decided to start her project anew after it failed the first time.

A2 He wanted to learn the language anew, so he enrolled in a beginner's class.

B1 The team had to approach the problem anew in order to find a solution.

B2 After the company restructured, they had to establish their goals anew.

C1 The artist approached each new project anew, seeking inspiration from different sources.

C2 Having achieved success in one field, she decided to start anew in a completely different industry.

Examples of anew in a Sentence

formal After the company's restructuring, they were able to start anew with a fresh perspective.

informal Let's put the past behind us and start anew.

slang I messed up, but I'm ready to hit the reset button and start anew.

figurative Just like the phoenix rising from the ashes, she was determined to begin anew and rebuild her life.

Grammatical Forms of anew

• past tense: anewed
• plural: anews
• comparative: anewer
• superlative: anewest
• present tense: anew
• future tense: will anew
• perfect tense: have anewed
• continuous tense: am anewing
• singular: anew
• positive degree: anew
• infinitive: to anew
• gerund: anewing
• participle: anewed

Origin and Evolution of anew

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'anew' originated from the Middle English phrase 'of newe' which meant 'anew, afresh'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'anew' has retained its meaning of 'in a new or different way' but has become less commonly used in modern English compared to other synonyms like 'again' or 'afresh'.