Meaning & use

again

adverb·Everyday

Once more, or another time, referring to the repetition of an action or event.

See it in a sentence

She read the instructions again to make sure she hadn't missed a step.

Please try calling the office again after lunch.

A note on using this word

Again typically follows the verb it modifies and can also introduce a returning state, as in 'she is happy again.'

Words with a similar meaning

once moreanew

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