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anew

|a/new|

B2

🇺🇸

/əˈnuː/

🇬🇧

/əˈnjuː/

in a new way

Etymology
Etymology Information

'anew' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'of newe', where 'of' meant 'of' and 'newe' meant 'new'.

Historical Evolution

'of newe' transformed into the modern English word 'anew'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'of new', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a new or different way'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a new or different way.

She decided to start her life anew after moving to a new city.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39