starts

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English

Definitions

noun

The beginning of an activity.“The movie was entertaining from start to finish.”
A sudden involuntary movement.“He woke with a start.”
The beginning point of a race, a board game, etc.“Captured pieces are returned to the start of the board.”
An appearance in a sports game, horserace, etc., from the beginning of the event.“Jones has been a substitute before, but made his first start for the team last Sunday.”

verb

To begin, commence, initiate.
To begin an activity.“The rain started at 9:00.”
To have its origin (at), begin.“The blue line starts one foot away from the wall.”
To startle or be startled; to move or be moved suddenly.

noun

A tail, or anything projecting like a tail.
A handle, especially that of a plough.
The curved or inclined front and bottom of a water wheel bucket.
The arm, or level, of a gin, drawn around by a horse.

Related words

Synonyms

begin commence beginning outset commencement set about head start get originate take up initiate offset set out set forth first set off

Antonyms

Associated

innings ends lasts pitched stakes era striking gets talking goes stops tries

Rhymes

arts private parts darts charts departs imparts sweethearts parts liberal arts smarts

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