start
word
/ˈstɑɹt/
START
/stˈɑːt/
STAHT
Definition
To begin something or cause something to begin. It can refer to starting an action, event, or process.
Usage & Nuances
Common and versatile verb used in formal and informal situations. Often combined as 'start a project', 'start a car', 'start a conversation'. Be careful not to confuse with 'begin' which is often more formal.
Spanish: empezar - iniciarPortuguese (BR): começar - iniciarPortuguese (PT): começar - iniciarChinese (Simplified): 开始Chinese (Traditional): 開始Hindi: शुरू करनाArabic: يبدأ - بدءBengali: শুরু করা - আরম্ভ করাRussian: начать - начинатьJapanese: 始めるVietnamese: bắt đầuKorean: 시작하다Turkish: başlamakUrdu: شروع کرناIndonesian: memulai - mulai
Example Sentences
I didn't expect him to start a conversation so quickly.
natural
She was the first to start laughing at the joke.
natural
I will start my homework now.
basic
The race will start in five minutes.
basic
Please start the car.
basic
Let's start fresh and forget the past.
natural