Conjugation

Start over

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Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: over

    Only start changes; over stays the same: started over, started over.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't start over, he doesn't start over.

    1. I / you / we / they start over
    2. he / she / it starts over

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am starting over
    2. you / we / they are starting over
    3. he / she / it is starting over

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't start over.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they started over

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to start over
    2. you / we / they are going to start over
    3. he / she / it is going to start over

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't start over.

    1. (you) start over
    2. let's start over