Definitions

again

[uh-gen, uh-geyn] / əˈgɛn, əˈgeɪn /

ADVERB

another time; repeated

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anew over repeatedly

WEAK

afresh anon bis by and by come again encore freshly newly once more one more time over and over recurrently reiteratively

ADVERB

in addition

Synonyms

STRONGEST

also further then

WEAK

additionally besides furthermore moreover on the contrary on the other hand

Example Sentences

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Again, I think the country was in such shock that it just seemed like another surreal moment among hundreds of them.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Again, rodeo supporters and opponents lined up at the microphone to speak.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Again, I’m not a puritan calling for prohibition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Again, advice about a good doctor usually comes from a healthcare worker you trust.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Again Powell refused, arguing that he must see the secretary.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson