adv

afresh

uh-FREHSH

Afresh (adv) means once more, from the beginning; anew. Example: “After the fire, they decided to start afresh.”

adv

Once more, from the beginning; anew.

"After the fire, they decided to start afresh."

"She wiped the board clean and began afresh."

How to Use Afresh

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishStarting over, as if for the first time.

Easily confused with

fresh →

Common pairings

start afresh begin afresh

more afresh comparative, most afresh superlative

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After the fire, they decided to start _____.

From Middle English a- + fresh — literally "in a fresh way."

Origin: Middle English

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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