again
word
/əˈɡeɪn/, /əˈɡɛn/
uh-GAYN, uh-GEN
/ɐɡˈɛn/
uh-GEN
Definition
Used to say that something is happening another time or repeat an action.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in everyday speech and writing to talk about repetition. Often paired with verbs like 'try again' or 'start again.' Informal usage is very frequent. Does not usually change forms.
Spanish: de nuevo - otra vezPortuguese (BR): de novo - outra vezPortuguese (PT): de novo - outra vezChinese (Simplified): 再次 - 又一次Chinese (Traditional): 再次 - 又一次Hindi: फिर से - दोबाराArabic: مرة أخرى - ثانيةBengali: আবারRussian: опять - сноваJapanese: またVietnamese: lạiKorean: 다시Turkish: yeniden - tekrarUrdu: دوبارہIndonesian: lagi
Example Sentences
Please say it again more slowly.
basic
I will try again tomorrow.
basic
She said again that she was sorry.
basic
Can you check that email again before sending?
natural
I can’t believe he forgot again!
natural
If you want to succeed, try again with more effort.
natural