again
Translation
again
Examples
Could you say that again?
Could you say that again?
He is late again.
He is late again.
I'm feeling well again.
I'm feeling well again.
Grammar Patterns
((to do sth. again)) to repeat an action Could you say that again?
((again and again)) repeatedly He made the same mistake again and again.
Similar Words
Synonyms: once more, another time; Antonyms: never
Etymology
From Old English 'ongean', meaning 'towards, in return'. The idea is of an action coming 'back again'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a game where you get to 'go again' after your turn. It means one more time.