anew

adverb

ə-ˈnü How to pronounce anew (audio)
-ˈnyü
Synonyms of anewnext
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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Each year, the cycle begins anew in Asia, where novel strains first take hold. Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025 Cuevas wiped away the insecurities of humidity and started anew – Tuscaloosa was now his home, and the southern hospitality was genuine from the start, the 22-year-old tight end told the Southern California News Group on Tuesday morning. Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025 The upside of the task is to reflect anew on work that moved and enlightened me in the past year and to try to capture something of the filmmaker’s creative achievement. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2025 As such, some believe the Giants should trade Dart and start anew with a different quarterback hand-picked by the new head coach that lands in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 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 5 Jan. 2026.

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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