again
/əˈɡeɪn/ · adverb
Meaning
- Another time; once more.
- Over and above a factor of one.
- Used metalinguistically, with the repetition being in the discussion, or in the linguistic or pragmatic context of the discussion, rather than in the subject of discussion.
- Back in the reverse direction, or to an original starting point.
- Back (to a former place or state).
- In return, as a reciprocal action; back.
- (obsolete or dialectal) Against.
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