Words / A1

STAHT/stɑːt/

To start is to begin. Opposite: stop. The class starts at nine. start + -ing / start to + verb. Begin is a close synonym, a little more formal.

Meaning

To begin.

Examples

• “The class starts at nine.”
• “Let’s start now.”

Good to know

start at + time. Opposite: stop / finish.

Near in meaning

begin

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