anew

adverb

ə-ˈnü How to pronounce anew (audio)
-ˈnyü
1
: for an additional time : again
begin anew
2
: in a new or different form
a story told anew on film

Examples of anew in a Sentence

He demonstrated anew that he's not a good leader. These problems must be dealt with anew. The process begins anew each spring. The poem has been translated anew for this new book.
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The new moon partial solar eclipse in Aries on March 29th (6:58 a.m. EST) is our green light to set intentions, make power moves, and start anew. Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 27 Feb. 2025 The spring season can serve as the perfect time to start anew with a new hair color—and this season's trending spring hair colors are proving to be some of the most exciting shades yet. Audrey Noble, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025 Both the lack of confidence and the desire to start anew are real, highlighting the country’s eagerness to get out of its slump and its uncertainty about its leader’s readiness to change course. Li Yuan, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025 Produced by Lionsgate Television and Blumhouse Television which recently partnered on a multi-film deal to conjure anew the horror classics from Lionsgate’s library. John Hopewell, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for anew

Word History

Etymology

Middle English of newe, from Old English of nīwe, from of + nīwe new

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of anew was in the 14th century

Cite this Entry

“Anew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anew. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

anew

adverb
1
: over again : for another time
begin anew
2
: in a new or different form
a story told anew as a movie

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