start (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /stɑːrt/

Definition

To begin doing something or to make something begin.

Examples

• Let's start the meeting now.

• The film starts at 8 PM.

• She started her new job yesterday.

How to Use start

start doing something (collocation)

Begin an activity. — "He started learning English last year."

start to do something (collocation)

Begin an activity. — "It started to rain an hour ago."

start up (phrasal verb)

To begin operating or functioning (often for machines or businesses). — "The old engine finally started up."

Synonyms of start

Words with a similar meaning to start:

• begin
• commence
• initiate
• launch

Antonyms of start

Words with the opposite meaning to start:

• stop
• finish
• end

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