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Definitions

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

Example Sentences

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As he starts to see Cactus League action, Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts reflects on where he’s at mentally as he looks to rebound from an atypical season for him.

From Los Angeles Times

After a bad start, Wall Street stocks finished Monday's session mixed, a sign investors don't expect an especially lengthy impact.

From Barron's

Since the start of the war, the United States has "intercepted hundreds of ballistic missiles targeting US forces, our partners and regional stability," General Dan Caine, the top US military officer, said Monday.

From Barron's

Quantum computing was thrust into the spotlight last year as investors started to see evidence that the technology was moving from speculation to reality.

From Barron's

Insurance broker Marsh said coverage may be available from other sources, but at prices likely 50% higher than before the conflict with Iran started.

From Barron's

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