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Term: to start

Part of Speech: verb (intransitive)

Sense 1: Begin or commence an action or process

Sample Sentence:

She started her day by going for a run.

Let's start the meeting with a brief introduction.

Sense 2: Set out on a journey

Sample Sentence:

We'll start for the beach early in the morning.

Part of Speech: verb (transitive)

Sense 1: Cause (an event or process) to happen

Sample Sentence:

He started a fire in the fireplace.

She started the car and drove away.

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1: The beginning or origin of something

Sample Sentence:

The start of the race was signaled by a loud horn.

They were excited about the start of their new business venture.

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense 1: Popular or local at a particular place or among a particular group

Sample Sentence:

The band has gained a lot of popularity and is now quite start in their hometown.

They serve some delicious start dishes at that local restaurant.