anew

/əˈnuː/

in a new or different way

After the failure, she decided to start her project anew.

She chose to begin her project again, with a fresh approach.

formal/literary

in a new or different way; again

The company sought to rebuild its reputation anew after the scandal.

The company aimed to restore its image by doing things differently.

He felt like he could live his life anew after the divorce.

He believed he had the chance to make significant changes in his life.

Often used to emphasize a fresh start or a complete change, rather than mere repetition.

Collocations

begin anewstart again from the beginningstart anewcommence a new phase

Do not pair 'anew' with 'again' (e.g., 'start anew again' is redundant). Use 'anew' alone for clarity.

Reserve 'anew' for contexts requiring a sense of renewal or transformation, such as resolutions, rebirth, or significant change.

From Middle English 'anew', from 'a-' (on) + 'new' (fresh). First recorded in the 14th century.

More formal than 'again' or 'afresh', often used in literary, legal, or reflective contexts. Avoid overuse in casual speech.

on; in a state of

prefix

-new

recently made or created; fresh

root

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