Afresh

/əˈfɹɛʃ/ adverb

Definition

beginning again in a new way; starting over with a fresh perspective

Etymology

From the prefix 'a-' (in/on) combined with 'fresh.' It literally means 'in a fresh manner' or 'newly,' suggesting a new beginning without past baggage.

Kelly Says

Many successful people talk about starting 'afresh' after failure—studies show that mentally 'resetting' and beginning again actually boosts performance because you're not carrying the weight of previous mistakes!

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