Again
(
adverb
,
adjective
,
conjunction
)
(As an adverb)
Again ( adverb )
- On a further or second occasion.
- Back to a previous condition or place.
- In return or reply.
Origin:
Old english ongegn, of germanic origin; related to dutch tegen and german entgegen.
Examples:
- I'll see you again soon.
- She found her keys again.
- I asked again but she still said no.
- We'll have to start again from the beginning.
- He again denied the charges against him.
(As an adjective)
Again ( adjective )
- Back in a previous position or condition.
- Repeatedly.
- Once more.
Origin:
Old english ongegn, of germanic origin; related to dutch tegen and german entgegen.
Examples:
- The again Prime Minister.
- We'll have to do it again.
- He again denied the charges against him.
- Again, I apologize for the inconvenience.
- I can"t believe it"s happening again.
(As a conjunction)
Again ( conjunction )
- In addition.
- Furthermore.
Origin:
Old english ongegn, of germanic origin; related to dutch tegen and german entgegen.
Examples:
- The weather was bad and, again, the roads were icy.
- I have no money and, again, no job.
- I have already told you, and again I'm telling you.
- He was sick and, again, couldn't come to work.
- I don"t want to go, and again I don"t think it"s a good idea.