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Definition of anew

anew

/əˈnuː/
a · new
Adjective:new
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• adverb

1

In a new or different and typically more positive way; from a fresh perspective or starting point.

Example

"After moving to the coast, they decided to build their lives anew."

2

Once more; again.

Example

"The diplomatic talks broke down, forcing the negotiators to begin the process anew."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'of newe', a translation of Old French 'de neuf', formed from Old English 'of' (reduced to 'a-') and 'nīwe' (new).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Anew. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/anew
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