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start

[stɑːt]

start Definition

  • 1to begin doing something
  • 2to cause something to begin
  • 3to 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

Antonyms for start

  • end
  • finish
  • conclude

Idioms Using start

  • to begin something, especially something that involves other people

    Example

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

  • 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.

  • to begin again from the beginning

    Example

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

Phrases with start

  • 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.

  • 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.

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