start

Meaning

to begin something; to commence; to initiate

To begin doing something; to commence.

Example Sentences

Let's start the meeting now.

They will start the meeting at 10 a.m.

Example Expressions

start from scratch

Synonyms

begin, commence, initiate, launch, open

Entry 1

begin, commence, initiate, launch

Entry 2

begin, commence, initiate, launch, open

Antonyms

end, finish, stop, conclude

Entry 1

end, finish, stop, conclude

Entry 2

end, finish, stop

Collocations

start early, start over, start again, fresh start, good start, start a business, start a meeting, start working

Entry 1

start early, start over, start again, fresh start, good start

Entry 2

start a business, start a meeting, start working, start again