adv. 1 another time; once more. 2 as in a previous position or condition (back again; home again; quite well again). 3 in addition (as much again; half as many again). 4 further, besides (again, what about the children?). 5 on the other hand (I might, and again I might not). again and again repeatedly.
[ orig. a northern form of ME ayen etc., f. OE ongean, onggn, etc., f. Gmc ]