START
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 22 meanings of the word
Start.
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Start - as a noun
The beginning of anything
Example: "It was off to a good start"
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The time at which something is supposed to begin
Example: "They got an early start"
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A turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)
Example: "He got his start because one of the regular pitchers was in the hospital"
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A sudden involuntary movement
Example: "He awoke with a start"
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- inborn reflex
- innate reflex
- instinctive reflex
- physiological reaction
- reflex
- reflex action
- reflex response
- unconditioned reflex
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The act of starting something
Example: "He was responsible for the beginning of negotiations"
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- jumping-off point
- point of departure
- springboard
- activation
- attack
- tone-beginning
- constitution
- establishment
- formation
- organisation
- organization
- debut
- entry
- first appearance
- introduction
- launching
- unveiling
- face-off
- first step
- initiative
- opening
- opening move
- groundbreaking
- groundbreaking ceremony
- housing start
- icebreaker
- inauguration
- startup
- creation
- foundation
- founding
- initiation
- innovation
- instauration
- institution
- introduction
- origination
- installation
- installing
- installment
- instalment
- jump ball
- kickoff
- recommencement
- resumption
- scrum
- scrummage
- startup
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
A line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
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A signal to begin (as in a race)
Example: "The starting signal was a green light"
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The advantage gained by beginning early (as in a race)
Example: "With an hour's start he will be hard to catch"
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Start - as a verb
Take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
Example: "We began working at dawn"
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Set in motion, cause to start
Example: "The u.s. started a war in the middle east"
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Depart for someplace
Example: "The family took off for florida"
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Have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense
Example: "The dmz begins right over the hill"
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Bring into being
Example: "He initiated a new program"
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Get off the ground
Example: "Who started this company?"
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Move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
Example: "She startled when i walked into the room"
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Get going or set in motion
Example: "We simply could not start the engine"
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
Begin or set in motion
Example: "I start at eight in the morning"
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
Begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job
Example: "Take up a position"
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Play in the starting lineup
Have a beginning characterized in some specified way
Example: "The novel begins with a murder"
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Begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object
Example: "Begin a cigar"
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Example Sentences
"The start of the race was delayed due to rain."
"Let's all meet at the starting line."
"We need a fresh start."
"The start of the movie was thrilling."
"He had a great start in his career."
Word Game Points
Is START a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, start is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
START has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is START a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, start is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTART has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.
Is START a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, start is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTART has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.
