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01
for one more instance
Examples
He apologized for the mistake and promised it would n't happen again.
They laughed at the joke and asked him to tell it again.
02
used to show restoring an original state or location
Examples
She closed the book and opened it again to the same page.
After the storm, the power came on again around midnight.
03
used to introduce an extra or additional point
Examples
Again, this policy benefits only a small group of people.
The cost is high; again, we must consider long-term savings.
3.1
used to restate something forcefully or for clarity
Examples
Again, why did you ignore the safety protocols?
Again, this project is our top priority.
04
used to suggest an alternative or opposite scenario
Examples
He might apologize, or again, he might just leave.
The weather could clear up, or again, it might rain all day.
05
used to ask someone to repeat information, often at the end of a question
Examples
What 's your email address again?
How do you spell your name again?
06
as a response or retaliation
Old useExamples
" I shall repay thee again, " the merchant vowed, clutching his coin.
The arrow flew, and the bowstring sang again.
