Vocabulary: Starting Again

Question 1

Give the definition for …

Start over
Begin again

Answer 1

1. to begin to do something again
2. to begin to happen again

The two phrases mean more or less the same thing.

Question 2

Give the definition for …

Start afresh
Start anew
Start from scratch

Answer 2

to start from the beginning, without using anything that already exits.

All three phrases mean the same thing.

Question 3

Give the definition for …

Move on

Answer 3

According to the dictionary this means: to go on to a different place, subject or activity.

However, in this instance it means to put the past behind you and focus on the future

Question 4

Which phrase fits best start over, start again, or move on?

I am excited about the company’s future but it is time for me to ____________.

Answer 4

move on

Question 5

Which phrase fits best start over, start from scratch, or move on?

Can we fix the current system, or would it be better to ________ with a new system?

Answer 5

start from scratch