Start Meaning and Definition

Word: Start

How to pronounce: stɑːt

Intransitive verb

Definitions:

1. Begin or be reckoned from a particular point in time or space.

Example sentences: "The season starts in September"

2. (of event or process) happen or come into being.

Example sentences: "The fire started in the building's upper floor"

3. Give a small jump or make a sudden jerking movement from surprise or alarm.

Example sentences: "“Oh my!” she said, starting"

Noun

Definitions:

1. The point in time or space at which something has its origin; the beginning.

Example sentences: "He takes over as chief executive at the start of next year"

2. A sudden movement of surprise or alarm.

Example sentences: "She awoke with a start"

Abbreviation

Definitions:

1. Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, an agreement between the US and the Soviet Union to limit and reduce strategic nuclear weapons, first signed in 1991.

Synonyms:

launch

begin

initiate

kick off

commence

start to

start out

originate

set about

embark

go

proceed

set off

actuate

depart

blast off

move

open

inaugurate

introduce

turn on

beginning

commencement

kickoff

showtime

early part

starting line

spark

trigger

launching

start up

jump

startle

onset

inception

outset

dawn

genesis

first

set out

set forth

appear

arise

materialize

establish

constitute

scratch

strike

get

drive

crank

form

starting time

alpha

pioneer

break

spring

Antonyms:

stop

break

leave

finish

end up

complete

pass

go out

cease

conclude

interrupt

cut

break down

abort

cut off

off

end

full

graduate

tear

away

Derivations:

starter

startup

starting

started

startled

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Start in Other Languages...

Spanish: Empezar

German: Beginnen

French: Commencer

Italian: Iniziare

Turkish: Başlamak