again
/əˈɡeɪn/adverb★Beginner— once more
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once more, a second time
Let's start the game again.
We want to play the game for a second time.
He promised to call me again soon.
He said he would call me one more time.
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Often used to indicate repetition or a second attempt.
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Common Usage
Use 'again' to refer to a second or repeated occurrence of an event or action.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'agayn,' from Old English 'on' (intensifier) + 'gān' (to go).
📝Usage Notes
Can be used to emphasize repetition or to request something to be done a second time.
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