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start

[stahrt] / stɑrt /
NOUN
a beginning or place from which to begin
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beginning dawn kickoff opening outset
STRONG
birth commencement countdown dawning derivation embarkation foundation inauguration inception initiation introduction leaving onset origin source spring takeoff
WEAK
alpha arrival coming day one first step flying start jump-off running start setting-out square one start-off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conclusion end ending finish
STRONG
close completion consequence death effect exit outgrowth result termination
WEAK
stop
NOUN
a lead or advance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advantage break chance lead opening opportunity
STRONG
allowance backing handicap odds sponsorship vantage
WEAK
head start helping hand
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad luck misfortune
STRONG
disadvantage
NOUN
sudden involuntary movement of the body
Synonyms
STRONGEST
flinch
STRONG
convulsion jerk jolt jump spasm turn twitch wince
VERB
begin; come into existence
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appear begin commence create establish found inaugurate initiate introduce issue launch leave open set up
STRONG
activate arise arouse depart embark engender incite instigate institute light originate pioneer rise rouse spring
WEAK
come into being enter upon get going get under way go ahead hit the road lay foundation make a beginning sally forth see light set in motion set out take first step take the plunge turn on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cease close conclude destroy end finish hold back keep ruin stop
STRONG
halt prevent stay
WEAK
complete die
VERB
give a sudden involuntary jerk or jump
Synonyms
STRONG
blench blink bolt bounce bound buck dart flinch jerk jump leap quail recoil shrink shy spring squinch startle twitch wince
WEAK
draw back
Antonyms
WEAK
ignore

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There was no urgent need to redefine the purpose and character of a museum, to abolish more than two centuries of acquired knowledge and start again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

It has been closed down since late January, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said this week the oil could start flowing by the end of the month.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The strait has been closed essentially since the start of the war on Feb. 28—and oil prices have surged.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

The Lakers, seeded No. 4 in the Western Conference, start their opening-round playoff series against the No. 5 Houston Rockets on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

“Give me a minute with Teddy, OK? Then I’ll be right with you for our lesson. Luna, meet Grace. Grace, Luna. I think you’re the same age, actually! Both about to start ninth grade.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

Vocabulary lists containing start

"The Tragedy of Hamlet," Vocabulary from Act 3

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