Phrase guide

fresh start

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /fɹɛʃ ˈstɑːt/
  • General-American: /fɹɛʃ ˈstɑɹt/
  • Australia: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.

1

noun

Meaning 1

A new beginning, without prejudices.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • After the past disputes between the two countries, both sides decided to make a fresh start by agreeing to trade with each other again.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

an opportunity to start over without prejudice

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: clean slate, tabula rasa

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: opportunity, chance

History

Etymology

No etymology was provided for this word.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: uusi alku — new beginning, without prejudices
  • French: nouveau départ — new beginning, without prejudices
  • German: Neuanfang — new beginning, without prejudices
  • Polish: świeży start — new beginning, without prejudices
  • Polish: nowy początek — new beginning, without prejudices
  • Portuguese: recomeço limpo — new beginning, without prejudices