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I'm still playing 'GTA;' the online multiplayer is just fantastic. 'Titanfall,' if you can actually get on, is really good, and I just finished the 'Left Behind DLC,' which again, it's one of those games where you put the controller down once you finish and just need to take a break!
Troy Baker

Meaning of "again" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD AGAIN

Old English ongegn opposite to, from a-² + gegn straight.
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PRONUNCIATION OF AGAIN

again  [əˈɡɛn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AGAIN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Again is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES AGAIN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of again in the English dictionary

The first definition of again in the dictionary is another or second time; once more; anew. Other definition of again is once more in a previously experienced or encountered place, state, or condition. Again is also in addition to the original amount, quantity, etc.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AGAIN


born-again
ˈbɔːnəˌɡɛn
kyogen
kjəʊˈɡɛn
turnagain
ˈtɜːnəˌɡɛn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AGAIN

aga
Aga Khan
Aga Khan IV
Aga saga
agacerie
Agade
Agadir
again and again
against
against nature
against one´s better judgment
against the clock
against the head
against time
agalactia
agalloch
agalmatolite
agalwood
agama

WORDS THAT END LIKE AGAIN

again and again
bargain
brain gain
breathe again
capital gain
ever and again
gain
here we go again
into the bargain
make a bargain
now and again
outbargain
outgain
over again
plea-bargain
regain
ride again
think again
time and again
ungain

Synonyms and antonyms of again in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «AGAIN»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «again» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of again

Translation of «again» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF AGAIN

Find out the translation of again to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of again from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «again» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

再次
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

otra vez
570 millions of speakers

English

again
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फिर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مَرّةً أُخْرى
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

вновь
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

novamente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আবার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

encore
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

semula
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

wieder
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

再び
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

다시
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Maneh
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lại
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மீண்டும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पुन्हा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tekrar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ancora
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

znowu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

знову
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

din nou
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πάλι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

weer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

igen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

igjen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of again

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AGAIN»

The term «again» is very widely used and occupies the 496 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of again
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «AGAIN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «again» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «again» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about again

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10 QUOTES WITH «AGAIN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word again.
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Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Also, I'd like to play an athlete again, while I'm still physically fit, or a musician, like Nat King Cole, because I play the trumpet and sing. I'd like to incorporate that into a character.
2
Alan Alda
In the midst of the sense of tragedy or loss, sometimes laughter is not only healing, it's a way of experiencing the person that you've lost again.
3
Sergio Aragones
I have 40 years of unpublished material, the ones they don't pick, and the reason I don't redraw them or use them again is that I like to use my brain every day and come up with new jokes.
4
Kevin Bacon
I like directing. It takes a lot out of you, but I'd like to do it again - I just have to find a story I want to tell.
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Troy Baker
I'm still playing 'GTA;' the online multiplayer is just fantastic. 'Titanfall,' if you can actually get on, is really good, and I just finished the 'Left Behind DLC,' which again, it's one of those games where you put the controller down once you finish and just need to take a break!
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Brian Michael Bendis
I never look at things again once they're done.
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W. E. B. Du Bois
A classic is a book that doesn't have to be written again.
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Henry Bonilla
You know, one of the perceptions, again, about FEMA is that there's been a demise in the organization since it became the - under - it started to become part of the Department of Homeland Security.
9
Mary Bono
Currently, not only are Americans taxed on what they earn, but those assets are taxed again when they are passed on to a loved one.
10
Bruce Boxleitner
Basically I started to jot notes, lots of faxes back and forth to my writer, we faxed ideas throughout the whole first draft, and started all over again.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AGAIN»

Discover the use of again in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to again and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Then Again
NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Janet Maslin, The New York Times • People • Vogue ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR —Financial Times • Chicago Sun-Times The Independent • Bookreporter The Sunday Business Post Mom ...
Diane Keaton, 2011
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Inside Out and Back Again
This is the moving story of one girl's year of change, dreams, grief, and healing as she journeys from one country to another, one life to the next.
Thanhha Lai, 2011
3
Born Again
In more than three decades since its initial publication, Born Again has brought hope and encouragement to millions. This remarkable story of new life continues to influence lives around the world.
Charles W. Colson, 2008
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Again!
Eventually Grandbear needs a lie down in his hammock, and snuggles up with Baby Bear to read a story. As Baby Bear hugs him it's Grandbear's turn to murmer, "Again, againa"
John Prater, 2003
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Born Fundamentalist, Born Again Catholic
This book was written as an explanation to his fun-damentalist and evangelical friends and family about why he became a Roman Catholic.
David B. Currie, 1996
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More, Now, Again: A Memoir of Addiction
A worldwide success, a cultural phenomenon, the book opened doors to a rarefied world about which Elizabeth had only dared to dream during her middle-class upbringing in New York City.
Elizabeth Wurtzel, 2007
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I'll See You Again
Jackie Hance. bartender serving drinks and gourmet food piled high. As our friends milled around laughing and talking, Paul arranged for third baseman David Wright, Alyson's favorite player, to come by and say hello to us. David Wright!
Jackie Hance, 2014
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I Can Begin Again
There are many subjects covered in this book, and everyone who reads it will take from it something of value. Please won’t you join the author as the Master Artist guides her brush as she paints the canvas of her life for you?
Nola Katherine Trewin, 2011
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We'll Meet Again: A Novel
“The mistress of high tension” (The New Yorker) and undisputed Queen of Suspense Mary Higgins Clark brings us another New York Times bestselling novel that she “prepares so carefully and executes with such relish” (The New York ...
Mary Higgins Clark, 1999
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Rise Again: A Zombie Thriller
A MYSTERIOUS CONTAGION.
Ben Tripp, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AGAIN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term again is used in the context of the following news items.
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Stephen Strasburg is injured again. And life goes on.
Stephen Strasburg's every hangnail used to be cause for heart palpitations because this was the Washington Nationals' ace, their first, their last ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
2
UK Set To Sizzle Again But Not Before Storms
UK Set To Sizzle Again But Not Before Storms. Britain is set for more hot July weather - but not before an unsettled few days of fresh storms, ... «Sky News, Jul 15»
3
Sheriff Joe launches into Obama's birth certificate – again
In a radio interview broadcast Sunday, Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio affirmed he is “pretty well convinced” President Obama's birth certificate, ... «WND.com, Jul 15»
4
Lewis, Rangers pummeled again as Angels finish sweep, 12-6
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Colby Lewis, left, kicks the mound as Los Angeles Angels Albert Pujols runs the bases after his solo home run ... «Washington Times, Jul 15»
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Reaction: Cork and Kerry to meet again
He added that the Rebels will come way feeling "wronged" but they'll feel that they have shown their courage and that they can show it again.". «RTE.ie, Jul 15»
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Melbourne winter auction market falls again
Melbourne winter auction market falls again. Real Estate News. Date: July 6, 2015 - 12:07PM. 81 reading now; (80) ... «Domain News, Jul 15»
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Oops!... She Did It Again: Britney Spears Adorably Recreates Album …
Britney Spears gave in to nostalgia on Saturday, recreating her iconic Oops!... I Did It Again album cover with her sons when she came across a ... «People Magazine, Jul 15»
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Woman known as 'serial stowaway' arrested again
Woman known as 'serial stowaway' arrested again. Marilyn Hartman. Cook County Sheriff's Office. Marilyn Hartman was arrested at Midway ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
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Reaction: Cats win Leinster again
As has been the case for all but three Julys under the reign of Brian Cody, Kilkenny hurlers are masters again in Leinster. The Black and Amber ... «RTE.ie, Jul 15»
10
Titans again last team to sign first-round pick
This season, the Titans are once again last. Quarterback Marcus Mariota remains unsigned in a dispute that John Glennon of the Tennessean ... «FOXSports.com, Jul 15»

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