The word “again” is an adverb that has several meanings:
1. One more time: It refers to doing something once more or repeating an action. For example: o “Could you spell your name again, please?” o “If he does it again, I’ll have to tell him.” o “Deborah’s late again.” 2. Back to the original place or condition: It signifies returning to a previous state or position. For instance: o “We went to Edinburgh and back again, all in one day.” o “Get some rest, and you’ll soon be well again.” 3. Once again: When something happens once again, it has already occurred several times before. For example: o “You are reminded once again of the author’s love for the sea.” 4. Never again: This phrase is used after an unpleasant experience to express that you do not intend to repeat it. For instance: o “He drove me back home last night. Never again!” 5. Yet again: When something happens yet again, it has already happened many times before. For example: o “I’m afraid it’s been delayed yet again.” 6. Again and again: This phrase means repeatedly. For instance: o “I’ve told you again and again not to do that.” 7. All over again: If you do something all over again, you start from the beginning. For example: o “It’s already taken me two hours—I don’t want to have to do it all over again.”