Again ( adverb , adjective , conjunction )

(As an adverb)

Again ( adverb )

1. On a further or second occasion.
2. Back to a previous condition or place.
3. In return or reply.

Origin:

Old english ongegn, of germanic origin; related to dutch tegen and german entgegen.

Examples:

1. I'll see you again soon.
2. She found her keys again.
3. I asked again but she still said no.
4. We'll have to start again from the beginning.
5. He again denied the charges against him.

(As an adjective)

Again ( adjective )

1. Back in a previous position or condition.
2. Repeatedly.
3. Once more.

Origin:

Old english ongegn, of germanic origin; related to dutch tegen and german entgegen.

Examples:

1. The again Prime Minister.
2. We'll have to do it again.
3. He again denied the charges against him.
4. Again, I apologize for the inconvenience.
5. I can"t believe it"s happening again.

(As a conjunction)

Again ( conjunction )

1. In addition.
2. Furthermore.

Origin:

Old english ongegn, of germanic origin; related to dutch tegen and german entgegen.

Examples:

1. The weather was bad and, again, the roads were icy.
2. I have no money and, again, no job.
3. I have already told you, and again I'm telling you.
4. He was sick and, again, couldn't come to work.
5. I don"t want to go, and again I don"t think it"s a good idea.