start

English

/stɑːt/, /stɑɹt/

noun
Definitions
  • The beginning of an activity.
  • A sudden involuntary movement.
  • The beginning point of a race, a board game, etc.
  • An appearance in a sports game, horserace, etc., from the beginning of the event.
  • (horticulture) A young plant germinated in a pot to be transplanted later.
  • An initial advantage over somebody else; a head start.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English stert.

Origin

Middle English

stert

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