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The core idea of again, an adverb, is more than once.

Its other, less frequent uses all grow out of this idea.

The common adverbial phrase again and again means repeatedly.

repetition

repeat

Do or say again

reiterateSay something again
iterateRepeat a process cyclically
duplicateExact replica of original

replicate · reproduce · redo · rerun · rehash · recur · recurrence · encore · redux · ditto

echo

resound

Echo with force

reverberateEcho repeatedly, persist
resonanceAmplified oscillation at natural frequency
restatementRewording of something said

reiteration · reaffirm · reassert · reemphasize · rearticulate · recapitulate · refrain · chorus · reprise · recurrence

cycle

loop

Curve closing on itself

rotationTurning on an axis
recurrenceReturn of something previous
circuitClosed electrical pathway

orbit · round · return · revolve · pendulum · tide · rhythm · pattern · periodic · cyclical

restoration

renew

Make valid again

restoreReturn to earlier state
reviveRestore consciousness or vigor
rejuvenateRestore youthful vigor

revitalize · refresh · reinvigorate · regenerate · resurrect · reawaken · rekindle · reconstitute · rehabilitate · recover

intensifier

also

Word meaning "in addition"

evenUniform and level
stillUnmoving, or continuing
tooAlso or overly

yet · besides · furthermore · moreover · additionally · plus · then

memory

reminisce

Recall past experiences fondly

recallMemory retrieval act
rememberRetain in mind
recollectRetrieve past experiences

flashback · nostalgia · reminiscence · retrospect · yesteryear · bygone · wistful · sentimental · longing · hindsight

Categories

adverbsquickly, slowly, very, really, now
repetitionrepeat, repeated, recurring, recurrence, reiteration
re- wordsredo, repeat, replay, restart, retry
time wordsminute, hour, day, now, soon
frequency wordsalways, never, often, sometimes, usually
Stop Wordsa, an, the, of, to

Opposites

repetition/recurrence

againnever

At no point

never again · nevermore · once · ne'er · for the last time

temporal continuity

againcontinuously

Without pause or interruption

uninterruptedly · constantly · perpetually · still · uniformly

finality

At the end

for good · permanently · once and for all · conclusively · irrevocably

Phrases

try againRepeat an effort
again and againOn multiple occasions
think againRevise your reasoning
all over againStarting completely over
once againOne more time
never againPermanent refusal to repeat

Family

against, again and again, against the grain

Familiarity: Top 1,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G