anew

adverb

ə-ˈnü How to pronounce anew (audio)
-ˈnyü
1
: for an additional time : again
begin anew
2
: in a new or different form
a story told anew on film

Examples of anew in a Sentence

He demonstrated anew that he's not a good leader. These problems must be dealt with anew. The process begins anew each spring. The poem has been translated anew for this new book.
Recent Examples on the Web Meantime, as the 10 people currently in space—seven aboard the International Space Station and three aboard China’s Tiangong space station—will learn anew, the view from the balcony often doesn’t measure up. Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 7 Apr. 2024 Seeing her experience anew through the eyes of her two daughters — Rowan, 19, and Grier, 16 — was another revelation. Liz McNeil, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024 But to some businesses, the arrests are proof that the cycle of crime is beginning anew. Will McCarthy, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024 The spring season can serve as the perfect time to start anew with a new hair color—and spring 2024's trending hair colors are proving to be some of the most exciting shades yet. Audrey Noble, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2024 Now, commissioners are weighing the pros and cons of using the $29 million to upgrade the existing building or start anew. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2024 In the final frames, the cinematography shifts from black and white to psychedelic color, as it’s revealed that an aging Pinochet has found a way to begin anew with his crimes. Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2024 As war continues, each death destroys the world anew. Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024 Today, though, Gauff’s quest for her next big title begins anew as the BNP Paribas Open—better know as Indian Wells—kicks off in California. Corey Seymour, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English of newe, from Old English of nīwe, from of + nīwe new

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of anew was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Anew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anew. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

anew

adverb
1
: over again : for another time
begin anew
2
: in a new or different form
a story told anew as a movie

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