How do you use "again" in a sentence?

Could you say that again, please? I'll never make that mistake again. Now and again I still think about it.

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Q: What does "again" mean?

Once more; another time; returning to a previous state 'Again' means once more or another time. It indicates repetition or return to a previous state. 'Again and again' emphasises repeated occurrence. 'Now and again' or 'every now and again' means occasionally. 'Then again' introduces a contrasting point ('Then again, it might be cheaper').

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Meaning: Once more; another time; returning to a previous state

再，又；再次

otra vez, de nuevo

また、再び

다시, 또

'Again' means once more or another time. It indicates repetition or return to a previous state. 'Again and again' emphasises repeated occurrence. 'Now and again' or 'every now and again' means occasionally. 'Then again' introduces a contrasting point ('Then again, it might be cheaper').

「again」意为再一次或又一次。它表示重复或回到以前的状态。「again and again」强调反复发生。「now and again」或「every now and again」意为偶尔。「then again」引入对比观点（「Then again, it might be cheaper」）。

«Again» significa una vez más u otra vez. Indica repetición o retorno a un estado anterior. «Again and again» enfatiza la ocurrencia repetida. «Now and again» o «every now and again» significa ocasionalmente. «Then again» introduce un punto contrastante.

「again」はもう一度、または再びを意味します。繰り返しや以前の状態への復帰を示します。「again and again」は繰り返しの発生を強調します。「now and again」や「every now and again」は時々を意味します。「then again」は対照的なポイントを導入します。

'Again'은 한 번 더 또는 다시 한번이라는 뜻입니다. 반복이나 이전 상태로의 복귀를 나타냅니다. 'Again and again'은 반복적 발생을 강조합니다. 'Now and again' 또는 'every now and again'은 가끔이라는 뜻입니다. 'Then again'은 대조적인 관점을 소개할 때 사용합니다('Then again, it might be cheaper').

Examples

Could you say that again, please?
请你再说一遍好吗？
¿Podrías repetirlo, por favor?
もう一度言っていただけますか？
다시 한번 말씀해 주시겠어요?
I'll never make that mistake again.
我再也不会犯那个错误了。
Nunca volveré a cometer ese error.
二度とその間違いはしません。
다시는 그런 실수를 하지 않겠습니다.
Now and again I still think about it.
我时不时还会想起这件事。
De vez en cuando todavía pienso en ello.
時々まだそのことを考えます。
가끔 아직도 그것에 대해 생각합니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old English 'ongēan' meaning 'in the opposite direction' or 'back', from 'on-' + 'gegn' (direct, straight). The original meaning was 'back' or 'in return' — the sense of 'once more' developed from the idea of returning to a starting point. Related to German 'gegen' (against).

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal