Dictionary Entry

started

verb

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Meaning

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Began or set in motion.

Example Sentence

The race car driver started the engine, and the crowd cheered.

Usage Note

Used to describe an action that began at a specific point in the past. For example, 'She started her homework after dinner.' or 'The project started last week.'

Synonyms

began commenced initiated launched opened set off

Antonyms

ended finished stopped concluded ceased