Begin, start, and commence are often interchangeable When we started this project, we didn't know what to expect. Begin, opposed to end, is the most general
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Start, opposed to stop, applies especially to first actions, steps, or stages.
Happening or used at the beginning of a process
The starting players in a team are the ones… To appear or come suddenly into action, life, view, etc. Rise or issue suddenly forth To spring, move, or dart suddenly from a position or place
The rabbit started from the bush To be among the entrants in a race or the initial participants in a game or contest. As a verb, start means to begin an activity or event Some people turn to the last page of a book before they even start it, so they'll be prepared for the ending
Start can also mean to move suddenly in surprise or alarm, or to startle.
Here are some possible ways of starting a conversation or getting the audience's attention before a talk or speech I didn’t start worrying/ to worry until she was 2 hours late She started work in the mill when she was just 14 years old