start
/stɑrt/
noun
- The beginning of something, such as an event, activity, or period of time.
- We arrived late and missed the start of the game.
- From the start, she knew the project would be difficult.
- The start of the movie was very exciting.
- An advantage or lead in a race or competition.
- The faster runner got a head start in the race.
- They gave the younger team a ten-point start.
- Her early training gave her a start over the others.
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verb
- To begin doing something or to cause something to begin.
- She started learning French last year.
- We need to start the meeting on time.
- The race will start at noon.
- To begin to happen or exist.
- The rain started suddenly in the afternoon.
- The fire started in the kitchen.
- His interest in music started when he was a child.
- To cause a machine or engine to begin operating.
- He couldn't start the car because the battery was dead.
- The mechanic started the engine to check for problems.
- Press this button to start the computer.