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start

Meaning of start

English

to do the first part of something, e.g. a lesson or a job

中文

从某个时候起去做某件事

start

Pronunciation

British English
/stɑːt/
American English
/stɑːrt/

start with Chinese translation

start usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

Let's start eating.

我们开始吃饭吧。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

He starts his new job tomorrow.

他明天开始新工作。

start synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between start, begin, get started, launch, and commence

begin
🇬🇧English

Slightly more formal; not for machines.

very often

ENThe story begins in a small town.

G
🇬🇧English
get started

Informal: begin an activity.

often

ENLet's get started — we have a lot to do.

Advanced: broader words

L
🇬🇧English
launch

Start a project, product or rocket.

often

ENThe company launched a new app.

C
🇬🇧English
commence

Very formal word for begin.

rare word

ENThe ceremony will commence at noon.

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start belongs to the topic "School and University →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does start mean?

to do the first part of something, e.g. a lesson or a job

How do you pronounce start?

start is pronounced [stɑːt].

How is start used in a sentence?

我们开始吃饭吧。 Translation: Let's start eating.

Is start part of School and University vocabulary?

Yes, start can be learned in the School and University topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is start part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, start can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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