starting (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈstɑːrtɪŋ/

Definition

Beginning an action, process, or period of time.

Examples

• The starting gun fired, and the runners took off.

• She's starting a new job next week.

• We're starting the movie after dinner.

How to Use starting

start with (prepositional phrase)

To begin with a particular thing or idea. — "Let's start with the appetizer."

start up (phrasal verb)

To begin operating or functioning; to establish a business. — "He's starting up a new company."

start out (phrasal verb)

To begin a course of action or a career. — "She started out as a teacher before becoming a principal."

start over (phrasal verb)

To begin again from the beginning. — "If you make a mistake, just start over."

Synonyms of starting

Words with a similar meaning to starting:

• beginning
• commencing
• initiating
• launching

Antonyms of starting

Words with the opposite meaning to starting:

• ending
• finishing
• concluding

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