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Definition start in American English

start noun

noun
/stɑrt/

▪ bad, disastrous, good, inauspicious, promising, rocky, shaky, slow

1

the beginning of a period of time

Example

At the start of the final year, students begin to think about going to a university.

Example

The revolutions of 1848 marked the start of a fascinating period in world history.

Example

This could be the start of a beautiful friendship.

Example

The operation takes about 15 minutes from start to finish.

Synonyms and related words
beginning start introduction
1.1

the beginning of a movie, story, show, etc.

Example

Let's look at the start of the story in more detail.

Example

Hurry up or we'll miss the start.

Synonyms and related words
beginning start introduction
2

the way that someone begins a period of time or activity

Example

There's no better start to the day than a healthy breakfast.

Example

Hakkinen had a great start and was in second place by the first corner.

Example

Jordan has made an excellent start to his new career.

Synonyms and related words
beginning start introduction
3

the beginning of a trip

Example

After an early start, we were soon out of the city.

Synonyms and related words
change departure drop-off
4

the moment when a race begins

Example

The start has been delayed by 30 minutes.

Synonyms and related words
ahead a poor second baton
4.1

the place where a race begins

Example

The runners were all gathered at the start.

Synonyms and related words
circuit course the home stretch
4.2

an occasion when a sports player takes part in a game at the beginning

Synonyms and related words
backhand backhander ball
4.3

an advantage that you have in a race or competition, by beginning it in a better position than the other people

Example

The women runners are given a 50-meter start.

Synonyms and related words
ahead a poor second baton
5

a big change, or a new opportunity in your life

Example

She traveled to Hong Kong, hoping for a new start.

Example

The money she provided for him would give him a fresh start.

Synonyms and related words
opportunity chance choice
6

a sudden movement that you make because you are surprised or afraid

Example

A noise in the road gave us all a start.

Example

She woke with a start from her dream.

Synonyms and related words
dart start rush
Definition start in American English

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