adv
afresh
uh-FREHSH
Afresh (adv) means Once more, from the beginning; anew. Example: “After the fire, they decided to start afresh.”
adv
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Once more, from the beginning; anew.
"We ditched the original design and decided to start afresh."
"After the fire, they decided to start afresh."
"She wiped the board clean and began afresh."
How to use afresh
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStarting over, as if for the first time.
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Common pairings
start afresh
begin afresh
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more afresh
- Superlative
- most afresh
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Etymology
From Middle English a- + fresh — literally "in a fresh way."
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “afresh” mean?
The word “afresh” means once more, from the beginning; anew. In plain terms, starting over, as if for the first time.
How do you pronounce “afresh”?
“Afresh” is pronounced uh-FREHSH (/ʌˈfɹɛʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “afresh” in a sentence?
Here is “afresh” used in a sentence: “After the fire, they decided to start afresh.”
What part of speech is “afresh”?
“Afresh” is an adverb.
Where does the word “afresh” come from?
The word “afresh” comes from Middle English. From Middle English a- + fresh — literally "in a fresh way.".
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