start

[stɑːt]

start Definition

• 1. to begin doing something
• 2. to cause something to begin
• 3. to jump or jerk suddenly

Using start: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "start" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Let's start the meeting.

• Example

  He started a new job last week.

• Example

  The engine won't start.

• Example

  She started crying when she heard the news.

start Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for start

• begin
• commence
• initiate
• launch
• embark

Antonyms for start

• end
• finish
• conclude

Idioms Using start

• start the ball rolling

  to begin something, especially something that involves other people

  Example

  Let's start the ball rolling by brainstorming some ideas for the project.

• start from scratch

  to start from the very beginning, with nothing already done or accomplished

  Example

  After the fire destroyed their house, they had to start from scratch and rebuild everything.

• start over

  to begin again from the beginning

  Example

  After failing the exam, she decided to start over and study harder next time.

Phrases with start

• start from scratch

  to start from the very beginning, with nothing already done or accomplished

  Example

  After the fire destroyed their house, they had to start from scratch and rebuild everything.

• get off to a good/bad start

  to begin well or poorly

  Example

  The team got off to a good start with two early goals.

• start over

  to begin again from the beginning

  Example

  After failing the exam, she decided to start over and study harder next time.

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Summary: start in Brief

The verb 'start' [stɑːt] means to begin doing something, to cause something to begin, or to jump or jerk suddenly. It is often used in phrases like 'start from scratch,' meaning to begin from the very beginning, and 'get off to a good/bad start,' meaning to begin well or poorly. Idioms like 'start the ball rolling' and 'start over' are also common.