English · Common Verbs

start

/stɑːt/

[/stɑːt/]

begin

Beginnerverb

Definition

To begin doing something, or to make something begin.

Example

We should start early tomorrow so that we can avoid the worst of the heat.

We should start early tomorrow so that we can avoid the worst of the heat.

Etymology

From Old English 'styrtan' (to leap up), of Germanic origin.

How & Where It’s Used

One of the most common verbs; opposite of 'finish' or 'stop'.

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