again

Meaning

Adverb

  • Another time; once more.
  • Over and above a factor of one.
  • Back in the reverse direction, or to an original starting point.
  • Back (to a former place or state).
  • In return, as a reciprocal action; back.
  • In any other place.
  • On the other hand.
  • Moreover; besides; further.

Origin

  • From Middle English agayn, again, ayain, ayen, anȝen, from Old English āġēan, onġēan, onġeġn. Cognate with Danish igen ("again"), Swedish igen ("again"), and Norwegian Bokmål igjen ("again").

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