again

The word “again” means one more time; once more. In plain terms, repeating an action, or returning to a previous state.

“Again” is pronounced uh-GEHN (/əˈɡɛ̟n/ in IPA).

Here is “again” used in a sentence: “Could you say that again?”

“Again” is an adverb.

The word “again” comes from Old English. From Middle English agayn, from Old English ongēan ("against, again"), ultimately from a Germanic root meaning "toward, against.".

“Again” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.

“Again” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: one more time; once more.

There are two accepted pronunciations. Many speakers, especially in Britain, say it to rhyme with "hen" (uh-GEN). Others, common in parts of America and elsewhere, say it to rhyme with "rain" (uh-GAIN). Both are correct, so you can use whichever feels natural or matches the accent around you.

Useful alternatives include "once more," "one more time," "anew," and "afresh." "Anew" and "afresh" suggest starting over from the beginning, while "once more" simply signals a repeat. In casual speech, "another time round" or "over" can work too, depending on how formal you want to sound.

Usually it signals that an action happens one more time, but not always identically. "Again" can mark a return to a previous state ("well again") or a fresh attempt ("try again"). It emphasises repetition or recurrence of the action itself, even when the details or the outcome turn out differently.