anew (B1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /əˈnjuː/

Definition

Again or once more; from the beginning.

Examples

• The team decided to start the season anew after their disappointing performance last year.

• She felt like she was getting a second chance to live her life anew.

• After the storm, the town had to rebuild its infrastructure anew.

How to Use anew

start anew (collocation)

To begin something again from the start. — "After the bankruptcy, he had to start his business anew."

begin anew (collocation)

To start something over again. — "She decided to move to a new city and begin her life anew."

Synonyms of anew

Words with a similar meaning to anew:

• again
• freshly
• once more
• de novo

Antonyms of anew

Words with the opposite meaning to anew:

• continuously
• habitually

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