begin, commence, start, initiate, inaugurate, usher in mean to take the first step in a course, process, or operation. begin, start, and commence are often interchangeable. begin, opposed …

START meaning: 1. to begin doing something: 2. If a business or other organization starts, or if someone starts…. Learn more.

This British colloquialism apparently had the earlier sense of bracing one-self for an effort, probably in reference to the way runners pull up their socks before starting off on a race. Or …

start (stärt), v.i. to begin or set out, as on a journey or activity. to appear or come suddenly into action, life, view, etc.; rise or issue suddenly forth. to spring, move, or dart suddenly from a …

Starting definition: being a price, amount, player lineup, etc., fixed at the beginning.. See examples of STARTING used in a sentence.

Here are some possible ways of starting a conversation or getting the audience's attention before a talk or speech: I didn’t start worrying/ to worry until she was 2 hours late. She started work in …

Find 152 different ways to say STARTING, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.

a place where, or a time when, a beginning is made, as in a race; starting point ahead from the start

• He looked very well and was full of talk of making his way in the world and starting a business some day. • They reached their goal by starting a business that had no income ceiling, no …

Aug 24, 2025 · starting (plural startings) The act of something that starts. constant startings and stoppings