anew

[uh-noo, uh-nyoo]

adverb

1. over again; again; once more.

   to play the tune anew.

2. in a new form or manner.

   to write the story anew.

anew

/ əˈnjuː /

adverb

1. over again; once more

2. in a different way; afresh

Word History and Origins

Origin of anew¹

before 1000; Middle English onew, of newe; a- ² ), Old English of niowe, probably modeled on Old French de neuf; replacing Old English edniwe once more

Word History and Origins

Origin of anew¹

Old English of nīwe; see _of , _new

Example Sentences

Three years ago, Clay Helton stood knee deep in that creek for his baptism, eager to start anew.

From Los Angeles Times

He said he was speaking in the "same spirit of commemoration and celebration as we honour anew all those whose service and sacrifice saw the forces of liberty prevail".

From BBC

Thus was born Southern California’s image as a place to start anew, especially among those with reason to shed memories of a previous life.

From Los Angeles Times

As he took me in his arms, my tears started anew.

From Los Angeles Times

As the fabled fight song heats up and the legendary gesture wags anew, let’s get one thing straight about what was once the Los Angeles sports landscape’s shining monument.

From Los Angeles Times

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