Definitions
There are 22 meanings of the word
Started.
How to pronounce started:
US
Started - 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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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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Started - 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
"I started my day by going for a run."
"She started cooking dinner for her family."
"The concert started late due to technical difficulties."
"He started the car and headed off to work."
"They started their journey early in the morning."
Word Game Points
Is STARTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, started is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STARTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is STARTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, started is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTARTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is STARTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, started is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTARTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
