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anew

/əˈnjuː/

Meanings
  • adjective

    given or made new

  • verb

    make or become new or fresh


Pronunciation
  1. /əˈnu/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with anew
drew , new , brew , clue
Variants
List of all variants of anew that leads to same result
anew , turn over , turn over a new leaf , turned over , turned over a new leaf , turning over , turning over a new leaf , turns over , turns over a new leaf , a new lease on life , in a New York minute , make a fresh start , make a fresh/new start , make a new start , put a different complexion on , put a new complexion on , put a new/different complexion on , set a new trend , set a trend , set/start a (new) trend , start a new trend , start a trend , take on (a) new life , take on a new life , take on new life
Forms
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anewer, anewest


Etymology
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From Old English anewan; a- not + newan to renew.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'anew' is pronounced the same in English, Spanish, and Italian.

  2. The first known use of 'anew' in English was in the 13th century.


Related Concepts
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  1. renovation: The act of renewing or restoring something to a fresh, like-new condition.

  2. rejuvenation: The process of becoming new and vigorous again; renewal.


Culture
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In literature, 'anew' is often used to denote a fresh start or a renewal. For instance, in the novel 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte, Catherine Linton says, 'I will heal Catherine Earnshaw; I am her Anne, I will love her, for the reason that love is eternal.' Here, 'anew' signifies a new beginning and a renewal of love.

How to Memorize "anew"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a freshly bloomed flower or a newborn baby to remember the meaning of 'anew' as 'given or made new'. To remember the verb meaning, visualize someone starting a new project or task.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'anew' with the feeling of a fresh start or a renewal.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'A New Cat' to remember the adjective meaning of 'anew' as 'given or made new' (A for 'anew' and N for 'new').


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