Synonyms

anew

[uh-noo, uh-nyoo] Example Sentences Origin

a·new

[uh-noo, uh-nyoo]
adverb
1.
over again; again; once more: to play the tune anew.
2.
in a new form or manner: to write the story anew.

Origin:
before 1000; Middle English onew, of newe; see a-2), Old English of niowe, probably modeled on Old French de neuf; replacing Old English edniwe once more
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Anew is always a great word to know.
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
Example Sentences
  • Euro-zone officials had better be preparing for a way to convince them anew that they want this thing to work.
  • My suggestion is that you might re-engage this dialogue and think critically before starting anew.
  • Scientists could mine libraries of known compounds for more inhibitors or try to design them anew.
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anew (əˈnjuː)
 
adv
1.  over again; once more
2.  in a different way; afresh
 
[Old English of nīwe; see of, new]

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anew
from O.E. of-niowe (c.975). See a- (1) + new.
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