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25 Definitions of: start

1. verb, to begin or cause to begin (something or to do something); come or cause to come into being, operation, etc
2. verb, to make or cause to make a beginning of (a process, series of actions, etc)
3. verb, to set or be set in motion
4. verb, to make a sudden involuntary movement of one's body, from or as if from fright; jump
5. verb, to spring or jump suddenly from a position or place
6. verb, to establish or be established; set up
7. verb, to support (someone) in the first part of a venture, career, etc
8. verb, to work or cause to work loose
9. verb, to enter or be entered in a race
10. verb, to flow violently from a source
11. verb, to rouse (game) from a hiding place, lair, etc
12. verb, (esp of eyes) to bulge; pop
13. verb, an archaic word for startle
14. verb, to commence quarrelling or causing a disturbance
15. verb, to start with in the first place
16. noun, the first or first part of a series of actions or operations, a journey, etc
17. noun, the place or time of starting, as of a race or performance
18. noun, a signal to proceed, as in a race
19. noun, a lead or advantage, either in time or distance and usually of specified extent, in a competitive activity
20. noun, a slight involuntary movement of the body, as through fright, surprise, etc
21. noun, an opportunity to enter a career, undertake a project, etc
22. noun, a surprising incident
23. noun, a part that has come loose or been disengaged
24. noun, by fits and starts spasmodically; without concerted effort
25. noun, for a start in the first place ▷ See also start in ▷ See also, start off ▷ See also, start on ▷ See also, start out ▷ See also, start up
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Synonyms:	start up, open, spasm, inaugurate, shy, twitch, beginning, outset, opening, birth	And more...
Antonyms:	end, stop, terminate, turn off

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