Word START: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

start

🇺🇸 [stɑrt]

Meanings

To begin an activity or process. It can also refer to the initial movement of something, such as starting an engine or a race. Starting can imply the commencement of any event or task, big or small.

Examples

• She decided to start her own business after years of planning.
• He pressed the button to start the machine.
• The race will start at 9 AM sharp.

Synonyms

begin • commence • initiate

Antonyms

finish • end • conclude