Agayn vs. Again — What's the Difference?
By Tayyaba Rehman — Updated on August 20, 2023
"Agayn" is incorrect; "Again" is the correct spelling, denoting another time or once more.
Which is correct: Agayn or Again
How to spell Again?
Agayn
Incorrect Spelling
Again
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Agayn and Again
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Key Differences
Associate "Again" with recurring events to emphasize repetition.
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Remember, it's "a-g-a-i-n" just like the sequence in the alphabet.
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Think of "gain" in "Again"; you want to do or have something one more time.
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Think of "Again" as a palindrome's center; the middle "g" is flanked by "a" on both sides.
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Recall popular phrases like "time and again" to reinforce the right spelling.
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Definitions
Again
To a previous place, position, or state
Left home but went back again.
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Again
Returning to a previous position or condition.
He's working again after a long break.
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Again
On the other hand; conversely.
He could go, but then again, he might stay home.
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Again
In addition to what's already mentioned.
It costs $50, and then there's tax again.
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Again
Back in the original place or condition.
Put the toys back in the box again.
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Again
Used metalinguistically, with the repetition being in the discussion, or in the linguistic or pragmatic context of the discussion, rather than in the subject of discussion.
Great, thanks again!
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Again
Tell me again, say again; used in asking a question to which one may have already received an answer that one cannot remember.
What's that called again?
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Again
I ask again, I say again; used in repeating a question or statement.
Again, I'm not criticizing, I just want to understand.
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Again
Here too, here also, in this case as well; used in applying a previously made point to a new instance; sometimes preceded by "here".
Approach B is better than approach A in many respects, but again, there are difficulties in implementing it.
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Again
(obsolete) Back in the reverse direction, or to an original starting point.
Bring us word again.
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Again
Back (to a former place or state).
We need to bring the old customs to life again.
The South will rise again.
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Again
Once repeated; - of quantity; as, as large again, half as much again.
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Again
Moreover; besides; further.
Again, it is of great consequence to avoid, etc.
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Again
Against; also, towards (in order to meet).
Albeit that it is again his kind.
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FAQs
Why is it called Again?
"Again" originates from Old English "ongein" meaning "back, in return."
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What is the verb form of Again?
"Again" is not a verb and doesn't have a verb form.
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What is the root word of Again?
The root word is from Old English "ongein."
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Which vowel is used before Again?
Typically, no specific vowel precedes "Again."
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What is the singular form of Again?
"Again" does not have a singular or plural form.
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Which article is used with Again?
"Again" doesn't typically require an article.
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Which conjunction is used with Again?
"And" can be used, as in "She tried and tried again."
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Is the Again term a metaphor?
No, but it can be used in metaphorical expressions.
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Which preposition is used with Again?
There's no specific preposition tied to "Again," but "once" can often precede it, as in "once again."
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Is Again a negative or positive word?
Neutral, but context determines its connotation.
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Is the word “Again” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
Neither, "Again" is primarily an adverb.
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Which determiner is used with Again?
"Again" doesn't typically require a determiner.
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
