"start" | Definition and Related Words

start

Noun

The beginning of anything (synset 107339790)
"it was off to a good start"

is a type of: beginning - the event consisting of the start of something
subtypes:
- adrenarche - the increase in activity of the adrenal glands just before puberty
- menarche - the first occurrence of menstruation in a woman
- thelarche - the start of breast development in a woman at the beginning of puberty
- oncoming, onset - the beginning or early stages
- dawn, morning - the earliest period
- flying start, running start - a quick and auspicious beginning
- opener - the first event in a series
- alpha - the beginning of a series or sequence
- curtain raising, opening, opening night - the first performance (as of a theatrical production)
- kickoff, send-off, start-off - a start given to contestants
- racing start - the start of a race
The time at which something is supposed to begin (synset 115290329)
"they got an early start"; "she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her"

is a type of: point, point in time - an instant of time
subtypes:
- birth - the time when something begins (especially life)
- incipience, incipiency - beginning to exist or to be apparent
- starting point, terminus a quo - earliest limiting point
- threshold - the starting point for a new state or experience
same as: beginning, commencement, first, get-go, kickoff, offset, outset, showtime, starting time
A turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning) (synset 100242566)
"he got his start because one of the regular pitchers was in the hospital"; "his starting meant that the coach thought he was one of their best linemen"

is a type of: play, turn - (game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession

same as: starting
A sudden involuntary movement (synset 100869035)
"he awoke with a start"

is a type of: inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex action, reflex response, unconditioned reflex - an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
subtypes:
- startle reaction, startle response - a complicated involuntary reaction to a sudden unexpected stimulus (especially a loud noise); involves flexion of most skeletal muscles and a variety of visceral reactions
- moro reflex, startle reflex - a normal reflex of young infants; a sudden loud noise causes the child to stretch out the arms and flex the legs
- flinch, wince - a reflex response to sudden pain
same as: jump, startle
The act of starting something (synset 100236302)
"he was responsible for the beginning of negotiations"

is a type of: change of state - the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics
subtypes:
- jumping-off point, point of departure, springboard - a beginning from which an enterprise is launched
- activation - making active and effective (as a bomb)
- attack, tone-beginning - a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase
- constitution, establishment, formation, organisation, organization - the act of forming or establishing something
- debut, entry, first appearance, introduction, launching, unveiling - the act of beginning something new
- face-off - (ice hockey) the method of starting play; a referee drops the puck between two opposing players
- first step, initiative, opening, opening move - the first of a series of actions
- groundbreaking, groundbreaking ceremony - the ceremonial breaking of the ground to formally begin a construction project
- housing start - the act of starting to construct a house
- icebreaker - a beginning that relaxes a tense or formal atmosphere
- inauguration, startup - the act of starting a new operation or practice
- creation, foundation, founding, initiation, innovation, instauration, institution, introduction, origination - the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
- installation, installing, installment, instalment - the act of installing something (as equipment)
- jump ball - (basketball) the way play begins or resumes when possession is disputed; an official tosses the ball up between two players who jump in an effort to tap it to a teammate
- kickoff - (football) a kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score
- recommencement, resumption - beginning again
- scrum, scrummage - (rugby) the method of beginning play in which the forwards of each team crouch side by side with locked arms; play starts when the ball is thrown in between them and the two sides compete for possession
- startup - the act of setting in operation
specific instances: creation - (theology) God's act of bringing the universe into existence

same as: beginning, commencement
A line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game (synset 108671448)
is a type of: line - in games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area

same as: scratch, scratch line, starting line
A signal to begin (as in a race) (synset 106805045)
"the starting signal was a green light"; "the runners awaited the start"

is a type of: sign, signal, signaling - any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

same as: starting signal
The advantage gained by beginning early (as in a race) (synset 105164789)
"with an hour's start he will be hard to catch"

is a type of: advantage, vantage - the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

same as: head start

Verb

Take the first step or steps in carrying out an action (synset 200346415)
"We began working at dawn"; "Who will start?"; "Get working as soon as the sun rises!"; "The first tourists began to arrive in Cambodia"; "He began early in the day"; "Let's get down to work now"
subtypes:
- recommence - begin again
- strike out - set out on a course of action
- fall - begin vigorously
- jump off - set off quickly, usually with success
- get to - arrive at the point of
- auspicate - commence in a manner calculated to bring good luck
- attack - set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task
- break in - start in a certain activity, enterprise, or role
- launch, plunge - begin with vigor
- come on - occur or become available
- embark, enter - set out on (an enterprise or subject of study)
- bestir oneself, get cracking, get going, get moving, get rolling, get started, get weaving - start to be active
same as: begin, commence, get, get down, set about, set out, start out

verb group: begin - begin to speak, understand, read, and write a language
Set in motion, cause to start (synset 200349400)
"The U.S. started a war in the Middle East"; "The Iraqis began hostilities"; "begin a new chapter in your life"

causes: begin, start - have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense
subtypes:
- jump-start, jumpstart - start or re-start vigorously
- recommence - cause to start anew
- inaugurate, introduce, usher in - be a precursor of
- set off - set in motion or cause to begin
- commence, embark on, start, start up - get off the ground
same as: begin, commence, lead off

verb group: begin - have a beginning, of a temporal event
Leave (synset 202018017)
"The family took off for Florida"

is a type of: go away, go forth, leave - go away from a place
subtypes:
- lift off, take off - depart from the ground
- roar off - leave
- blaze, blaze out - move rapidly and as if blazing
- sally forth, sally out - set out in a sudden, energetic or violent manner
same as: depart, part, set forth, set off, set out, start out, take off
Have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense (synset 202614382)
"The DMZ begins right over the hill"; "The second movement begins after the Allegro"; "Prices for these homes start at $250,000"
subtypes:
- break out, erupt - start abruptly
- bud - start to grow or develop
- break out - begin suddenly and sometimes violently
- kick in, set in - enter a particular state
- dawn - appear or develop
- originate - begin a trip at a certain point, as of a plane, train, bus, etc.
same as: begin
verb group:
- begin, start - have a beginning characterized in some specified way
- begin - have a beginning, of a temporal event
Bring into being (synset 201631641)
"He initiated a new program"; "Start a foundation"

is a type of: create, make - make or cause to be or to become
subtypes:
- initiate, lead up - set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for
- set - apply or start
- date back, date from, go back - belong to an earlier time
same as: initiate, originate
Get off the ground (synset 201654152)
"Who started this company?"; "We embarked on an exciting enterprise"; "I start my day with a good breakfast"; "We began the new semester"; "The afternoon session begins at 4 PM"; "The blood shed started when the partisans launched a surprise attack"

is a type of: begin, commence, lead off, start - set in motion, cause to start
subtypes:
- inaugurate, kick off - commence officially
- open - begin or set in action, of meetings, speeches, recitals, etc.
same as: commence, embark on, start up
Move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm (synset 201914366)
"She startled when I walked into the room"

is a type of: move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
subtypes:
- shy - start suddenly, as from fright
- boggle - startle with amazement or fear
- rear back - start with anger or resentment or in protest
- jackrabbit - go forward or start with a fast, sudden movement
same as: jump, startle
Get going or set in motion (synset 201861703)
"We simply could not start the engine"; "start up the computer"

causes: get going, go, start - begin or set in motion
subtypes:
- kick-start - start (a motorcycle) by means of a kick starter
- hot-wire - start (a car engine) without a key by bypassing the ignition interlock
- re-start, restart - start an engine again, for example
- crank, crank up - start by cranking
- jump, jump-start, jumpstart - start (a car engine whose battery is dead) by connecting it to another car's battery
same as: start up
Begin or set in motion (synset 201868216)
"I start at eight in the morning"; "Ready, set, go!"
subtypes:
- come on, come up, go on - start running, functioning, or operating
- get off the ground, take off - get started or set in motion, used figuratively
same as: get going, go
Begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job (synset 202384670)
"Take up a position"; "start a new job"

subtypes: take office - assume an office, duty, or title

same as: take up
Play in the starting lineup (synset 201077557)
referred to in: athletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

is a type of: play - participate in games or sport
Have a beginning characterized in some specified way (synset 202614858)
"The novel begins with a murder"; "My property begins with the three maple trees"; "Her day begins with a workout"; "The semester begins with a convocation ceremony"

is a type of: be - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)

same as: begin
verb group:
- begin, start - begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object
- begin, start - have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense
- begin - be the first item or point, constitute the beginning or start, come first in a series
Begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object (synset 202606945)
"begin a cigar"; "She started the soup while it was still hot"; "We started physics in 10th grade"

is a type of: act, move - perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

same as: begin

verb group: begin, start - have a beginning characterized in some specified way
Bulge outward (synset 202086193)
"His eyes popped"

is a type of: change form, change shape, deform - assume a different shape or form

same as: bug out, bulge, bulge out, come out, pop, pop out, protrude

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