Definitions for again
əˈgɛn, əˈgeɪnagain

Princeton's WordNet(1.33 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. again, once again, once more, over again(adverb)

   anew

   "she tried again"; "they rehearsed the scene again"

Wiktionary(4.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. again(Adverb)

   Back in the reverse direction, or to an original starting point.

   Etymology: From again, ayain, anȝen, from ongean, equivalent to . Cognate with igen, igen.

2. again(Adverb)

   Back (to a former place or state).

   Etymology: From again, ayain, anȝen, from ongean, equivalent to . Cognate with igen, igen.

3. again(Adverb)

   In return, as a reciprocal action; back.

   Etymology: From again, ayain, anȝen, from ongean, equivalent to . Cognate with igen, igen.

4. again(Adverb)

   Another time; once more.

   Etymology: From again, ayain, anȝen, from ongean, equivalent to . Cognate with igen, igen.

5. again(Adverb)

   Over and above a factor of one.

   Etymology: From again, ayain, anȝen, from ongean, equivalent to . Cognate with igen, igen.

6. again(Preposition)

   Against.

   Etymology: From again, ayain, anȝen, from ongean, equivalent to . Cognate with igen, igen.

Webster Dictionary(2.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Again(adverb)

   in return, back; as, bring us word again

   Etymology: [OE. agein, agayn, AS. ongegn, ongen, against, again; on + gen, akin to Ger. gegewn against, Icel. gegn. Cf. Gainsay.]

2. Again(adverb)

   another time; once more; anew

   Etymology: [OE. agein, agayn, AS. ongegn, ongen, against, again; on + gen, akin to Ger. gegewn against, Icel. gegn. Cf. Gainsay.]

3. Again(adverb)

   once repeated; -- of quantity; as, as large again, half as much again

   Etymology: [OE. agein, agayn, AS. ongegn, ongen, against, again; on + gen, akin to Ger. gegewn against, Icel. gegn. Cf. Gainsay.]

4. Again(adverb)

   in any other place

   Etymology: [OE. agein, agayn, AS. ongegn, ongen, against, again; on + gen, akin to Ger. gegewn against, Icel. gegn. Cf. Gainsay.]

5. Again(adverb)

   on the other hand

   Etymology: [OE. agein, agayn, AS. ongegn, ongen, against, again; on + gen, akin to Ger. gegewn against, Icel. gegn. Cf. Gainsay.]

6. Again(adverb)

   moreover; besides; further

   Etymology: [OE. agein, agayn, AS. ongegn, ongen, against, again; on + gen, akin to Ger. gegewn against, Icel. gegn. Cf. Gainsay.]

7. Again

   alt. of Agains

   Etymology: [OE. agein, agayn, AS. ongegn, ongen, against, again; on + gen, akin to Ger. gegewn against, Icel. gegn. Cf. Gainsay.]

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1. Again

   "Again" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fifth studio album, janet.. Written and produced by Jackson, James Harris III, and Terry Lewis, the ballad was released as the album's third single in October 1993. "Again" topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks in late 1993 and received nominations for the Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Original Song.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Again

   a-gen′, adv. once more: in return: back. [A.S. on-geán, again, opposite; Ger. ent-gegen.]

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'again' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #153

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'again' in Written Corpus Frequency: #157

3. Adverbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'again' in Adverbs Frequency: #27

How to pronounce again?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say again in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of again in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of again in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of again in a Sentence

1. Naomi Osaka:

   I think I played well today. But I knew that I had to because I've played her twice before already and it was on hard court and then I didn't know what to expect today so I tried to stay as focused as I could, i'm in a really good place right now. I feel like I'm having fun playing tennis again which is always a good thing and I always play well if I have that mentality.

2. Antonio Nassar:

   The car rolled right in front of me. By the time I looked over to the right, all you could see was (her) driving away, and people were bouncing off the front of the car, she rode the sidewalk, she came to a stop at the Paris intersection, people are punching into the window. ... She accelerated again and just kept mowing people down.

3. Peter Tuz:

   If fundamentals remain strong with usage staying strong and the company doesn't get hit with any severe fines or regulations we might very well buy again.

4. Democratic National Convention:

   I say again without reservation : I did not sexually assault or rape Meredith Watson, Vanessa Tyson or anyone else.

5. Jay Chesshir:

   When it comes to culture and quality of life, businesses are extremely interested in engaging in debate simply because it impacts its more precious resource -- and that's its people, therefore, when issues arise that have negative or positive impact on those things, then the business community will again speak and speak loudly.

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