Synonyms for

Again

Verb / ʌˈgen / / ʌˈgeɪn / Another word for again — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

another time; once more

Synonyms & similar words

overagain onceagain oncemore afresh anew repeatedly recurrently further more renewed restored returned reversed repeated reshowed recurring retrograde reoccurring reappearing reconvening reoccurred reestablished

Synonyms by register

Formal

anew once more further repeatedly

Informal

back once more another time yet again

Literary

afresh anon once more

Antonyms

never once first initially formerly before previously

Common collocations

  • once again
  • again and again
  • say again
  • do it again
  • start again
  • try again
  • come again
  • hear again

Word family

adverb again

Usage note

While 'again' can be used informally, avoid using it at the beginning of a sentence in formal writing unless absolutely necessary for clarity. 'Anew' is a more formal synonym.

Example sentences

  1. I will try again tomorrow.
  2. Can we watch the movie again?
  3. Let's play the game again.
  4. I need to read this chapter again.
  5. Don't forget to brush your teeth again.

Quotes

  • Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. - Samuel Beckett
  • I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. - Thomas A. Edison
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill

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