the start

noun
UK: /ðə stɑːt/
US: /ðə stɑːrt/

  1. The beginning of something.

    1. I was late for the start of the movie. [ ] [ ]
    2. The team has been working hard since the start of the project. [ ] [ ]

  2. The place where something begins, like a race.

    1. We lined up at the start of the race. [ ] [ ]
    2. The athlete sprinted quickly from the start to gain an early lead. [ ] [ ]

  3. An opportunity or chance to begin something.

    1. This grant gave the start to a new research project. [ ] [ ]
    2. Everyone deserves a fair start in life, regardless of background. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

commencement origin outset source beginning

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "the start" in English means: The beginning of something., The place where something begins, like a race., An opportunity or chance to begin something..

The phonetic transcription of "the start" is /ðə stɑːt/ in British English and /ðə stɑːrt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "the start": commencement, origin, outset, source, beginning.

Example usage of "the start": "I was late for the start of the movie.". More examples on the page.