again
/əˈɡɛn
/ /əˈɡeɪn /adverb
1Another time; once more: it was great to meet old friends again...
- To resort to the good old cliché yet again, one can wait and watch the drama unfold in the days to come.
- Old friends are met again as new friends leave my social sphere, ringing in the changes.
- Once again, feel free to listen again and make any adjustments you deem fit.
Synonyms
once more, one more time, another time, a second time, afresh, anew
1.1Returning to a previous position or condition: he rose, tidied the bed, and sat down again...
- Many may not be in a position to return home again for a number of months or even years.
- Many times we would stash our gear then return again in a few days if the conditions looked good.
- Both claim to have enjoyed their stay and are resolved to returning again soon.
1.2In addition to what has already been mentioned: the wages were low but they made half as much again in tips...
- For every £1 received from members' subscriptions, we have to raise more than twice as much again to fund our charitable activities.
- The output of the average worker today is twice what it was 50 years ago and will be twice as much again in 50 years time.
- Old fashioned steel armor weighs twice as much again.
Synonyms
extra, in addition, additionally, over and above, on top, also, too, as well, besides, furthermore, moreover, yet, to boot
1.3 [sentence adverb] Used to introduce a further point for consideration, supporting or contrasting with what has just been said: I never saw any signs, but then again, maybe I wasn’t looking...
- Then again, consider the vested interest of all those who teach the subject of English literature.
- Then again, considering what he did with words, maybe it was just a coincidence.
- Then again, it has decided against introducing a legal limit on the rates of interest charged by lenders.
Synonyms
also, furthermore, further;
moreover, besides
1.4Used to ask someone to repeat something: what was your name again?...
- I didnt want to stand out by always being asked, What did you say again? or I beg your pardon? I had to be alert to the new language I was engaging in.
- How much did he want again? 2.5 million a year?
- "So where do you live again?" she asked.
Phrases
again and again
Origin
Old English ongēan, ongægn, etc., of Germanic origin; related to German entgegen 'opposite'.