again · adv
all over again
B2 repeated from the beginning
Dictionary examples:
We had to start all over again. (14.0)
yet again
B2 again after something has happened or been done many times before
Dictionary examples:
The bus was late yet again. (8.4)
again (ONE MORE TIME)
A1 once more
Dictionary examples:
My dog ate my homework. Again. (0.0)
I lost my keys. Again. And again. (0.0)
I ate the cake. Can I again? (0.0)
Throw it away and start again. (21.6)
Could you spell your name again, please? (33.1)
again (AS BEFORE)
A2 as before
Dictionary examples:
The dog ate my homework. I did it again. (0.0)
I fixed the TV. It broke. I fixed it again. (0.0)
I lost my keys. I found them. I lost them again! (0.0)
Get some rest and you'll soon be well again. (12.1)
then again
C2 used when adding a fact to something you have just said
Dictionary examples:
I failed my history test - but then again, I didn't do much studying for it. (31.2)
once again
B1 again
Dictionary examples:
I forgot my password again. My computer must think I'm a spy! (0.0)
I forgot my keys again. My door must think I'm playing hide-and-seek! (0.0)
I burned my toast again. I'm becoming a professional charcoal maker! (0.0)
Once again I'm left with all the dirty dishes! (16.6)
again and again
B1 many times
Dictionary examples:
I hit the snooze button again and again until I'm late for work. (0.0)
The printer jams again and again, as if it enjoys watching me suffer. (0.0)
I check the fridge again and again, hoping food will magically appear. (0.0)
He played the same song again and again. (10.9)