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start
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- pronunciation:
- start
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- phrases:
- start over
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
starts, starting, started |
| definition 1: |
to begin activity or operation.
The movie will start at seven o'clock.School starts in September.- antonyms:
- halt, stop
- similar words:
- begin, get
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| definition 2: |
to make something begin or become active.
She started the car.The wood was wet, so we couldn't start a fire.- synonyms:
- begin
- antonyms:
- conclude, end, stop
- similar words:
- activate, establish, introduce, lead off
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| definition 3: |
to begin to do something.
He started to read, but the phone rang.He started doing his homework after dinner. |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the beginning of something.
We're excited about the start of summer.- synonyms:
- beginning
- antonyms:
- end, termination
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| related words: |
origin |
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| phrase: |
start over |
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