Over again Meaning in English
expression
ˈoʊvɝ/ /əˈɡeɪn/, /əˈɡɛn
OH-ver uh-GEN or uh-GAIN
ˈəʊvɐ/ /ɐɡˈɛn
OH-vuh uh-GEN
Definition
To repeat something from the beginning; to do something one more time.
Usage & Nuances
Common in spoken English, often after a mistake or failure ('start over again', 'read it over again'). Emphasizes doing the whole action, not just a part. More emphatic than just 'again.'
Spanish: de nuevo - otra vezPortuguese (BR): de novo - outra vezPortuguese (PT): de novo - outra vezChinese (Simplified): 再一次 - 重新Chinese (Traditional): 再一次 - 重新Hindi: फिर से - दुबाराArabic: مرة أخرى - من جديدBengali: আবার থেকে - শুরু থেকে আবারRussian: снова с самого начала - ещё раз полностьюJapanese: もう一度最初から - 改めてVietnamese: lại từ đầu - làm lại một lần nữaKorean: 처음부터 다시 - 다시 한 번Turkish: baştan tekrar - en baştanUrdu: شروع سے دوبارہ - دوبارہ پورے طور پرIndonesian: dari awal lagi - ulangi dari awal
Example Sentences
I had to do my homework over again.
basic
Please read the instructions over again.
basic
She started the song over again.
basic
If you make a mistake, just start over again.
natural
He explained everything over again because I didn’t get it the first time.
natural
Do we really have to go over again what happened yesterday?
natural