starting
word · lemma: start
/ˈstɑɹtɪŋ/
STAR-ting
/stˈɑːtɪŋ/
STAH-ting
Definition
The act of beginning something, or describing something that is just about to or has just begun.
Usage & Nuances
'Starting' is used as the present participle of 'start' for ongoing actions or time periods just beginning. Common collocations include 'starting now', 'starting from', and 'starting point'. Can be used for events, tasks, or changes.
Spanish: empezando - comenzando - inicioPortuguese (BR): começando - inícioPortuguese (PT): a começar - inícioChinese (Simplified): 开始 - 正在开始Chinese (Traditional): 開始 - 正在開始Hindi: शुरू करना - शुरू हो रहा हैArabic: يبدأ - بدايةBengali: শুরু করা - শুরু হচ্ছেRussian: начало - начинающийсяJapanese: 始まる - 始めているVietnamese: bắt đầuKorean: 시작 - 시작하는 중Turkish: başlamak - başlayanUrdu: شروع کرناIndonesian: memulai - mulai
Example Sentences
The movie is starting at 8 PM.
basic
He is starting a new job next week.
basic
We are starting our project today.
basic
"Is the meeting starting soon?" "Yeah, give it five minutes."
natural
It's starting to rain, so let's get inside.
natural
I'm just starting to understand how this works.
natural