afresh

adverb

ə-ˈfresh How to pronounce afresh (audio)
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: from a fresh beginning : anew, again

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Examples of afresh in a Sentence

the applause broke out afresh when the band reappeared on stage for an encore
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The air is being cleared, and people are breathing it afresh. — Chris R. Morgan, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025 This is the best time of year to get rid of the clutter, stow away small kitchen appliances, and start afresh. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025 In a game, players could tinker, start afresh, tweak a few variables, and run the model again. — Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026 There is no turning back once an affair is exposed, and scorched earth offers them a chance to start afresh. — Lisa Oake, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for afresh

Word History

Etymology

Middle English a-fresche, from a- a- entry 1 + fresche fresh entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of afresh was in the 15th century

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afresh

adverb
ə-ˈfresh How to pronounce afresh (audio)
: from a new start : again

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