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once again
/wʌns əˈɡeɪn/
another time
The teacher asked the students to read the passage once again.
The teacher wanted the students to read the passage for a second time.
general
for a second time; an additional time
After failing the test, she decided to study harder and try once again.
She wanted to take the test a second time after failing.
The concert was so good that the audience demanded an encore, and the band played once again.
The band performed again after the audience asked for more.
This phrase is commonly used to indicate repetition or a second attempt at something.
Collocations
try once againto attempt something a second timedo something once againto repeat an action
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Usage Tip
Use 'once again' when emphasizing the repetition of an action or event.
Word Origin
Derived from the combination of 'once' (one time) and 'again' (repeatedly), emphasizing repetition.
Usage Notes
This phrase is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often used to encourage persistence or to indicate a second attempt.
Word Breakdown
once
one time
rootagain
repeatedly
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