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startto begin doing or using something

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to begin doing or using something

Pronunciation (IPA): /stɑːrt/

Korean meaning: 시작하다

Korean pronunciation: **스타**트

Example Sentences

  • My car won't start - maybe it's on a diet and doesn't want to move!
  • I start my day with coffee and end it with regret.
  • She decided to start learning Korean after watching K-dramas.

start

VERB

//stɑːrt//

to begin doing or using something

start concept
💡 Concept

A start runner positioned at the racing line ready to begin the race

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start rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Every start comes from a heart that dares, charting a new part with arrows through the air

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/stɑːrt/
🇬🇧 UK/stɑːt/

🌳Etymology

Rootstart

Origin

From Old English 'styrtan' meaning 'to jump or leap', possibly influenced by Old Norse 'sterta' meaning 'to tumble'. The sense shifted from physical movement to beginning an action.

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🎵Rhyme

heartpartartsmartdart
heart
part
art
smart
dart

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My car won't start - maybe it's on a diet and doesn't want to move!

😄 Fun example

I start my day with coffee and end it with regret.

She decided to start learning Korean after watching K-dramas.

The race will start at 3 PM sharp.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

begincommenceinitiatelaunchkick off

Antonyms

endfinishstop

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