start

/stɑːrt/

verb★Beginner

general

To begin or initiate an action, process, or journey

The race will start at 9 AM sharp.

The meeting will start with a brief introduction.

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Commonly used with prepositions like 'with', 'from', or 'at'.

general

To cause something to begin or operate

She started the car and drove away.

He started the computer by pressing the power button.

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Often used with objects like machines, engines, or devices.

general

To begin a new job, position, or role

I started my new job last Monday.

She started as an intern before becoming a manager.

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Can be used with 'as' to specify the role.

Collocations

start withTo begin with a particular action or topicstart fromTo begin at a specific point or locationstart upTo begin operating, especially a business or machine

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Related Phrases

start from scratchphrase

To begin something completely new without any prior foundation

start overphrase

To begin again after a failure or interruption

start somethingphrase

To initiate or create something new

💡Pro Tip

Common Prepositions

Remember that 'start' is often followed by prepositions like 'with', 'from', or 'at'.

⚡Gold Rule

Verb Tense Consistency

Ensure that the tense of 'start' matches the tense of the rest of the sentence.

📖Word Origin

From Middle English 'sterten', from Old English 'styrtan', meaning 'to leap up' or 'to spring into action'.

📝Usage Notes

The past tense and past participle of 'start' is 'started'. The noun form is 'start'.

Word Breakdown

start

To begin or initiate

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