"Started" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

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"Started" Meaning

Began or initiated something; introduced or commenced an activity, event, or process.

Example: "The company started its operations in 2000."

"Started" Examples

Verb usage examples for "started"


1. started (past tense)
The company started a new project last quarter.
- (Implying that the project commenced at some point in the past.)
I started learning Spanish when I was in college.
- (Signifying the beginning of an action or activity.)
2. starts
The concert starts at 8 PM.
- (Referring to the onset of an event or situation.)
When starts do you leave?
- (Asking about the time something begins.)
3. start (noun)
Could you give me a start on how to solve this problem?
- (Requesting help or assistance at the beginning of something.)
4. startle
The sudden noise startled everyone in the room.
- (Meaning to cause someone to suddenly feel fear or surprise.)
5. startle (figurative)
Her surprise at winning the contest startled her out of her wits.
- (Meaning to startle because of strong emotions.)

"Started" Similar Words

Starry-eyed

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Dreamily optimistic or idealistic; unrealistically hopeful.

Starry

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The word "starry" means full of or covered with stars; resembling stars in glittering or sparkle, especially in relation to the night sky or a twinkling quality.

Stars

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Nouns: The large and very hot balls of gas and dust that are in space and can be seen in the sky on a clear night<br><br>Verbs: to shine brightly in the sky, to be admired highly, to write on paper or fabric with thin, colored marks that are good for a long time

Starship

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A starship is a hypothetical spacecraft designed to travel through the vast distances of space between star systems, typically used for interstellar travel. It is also referred to as a generation ship or a lighter-than-air spacecraft. The concept of a starship involves overcoming the challenges of propulsion systems, life support systems, and other technological difficulties required for long-duration space travel.<br><br>Examples of starships appear in science fiction, such as the USS Enterprise in the Star Trek franchise, but currently, there are no real-world examples of operational starships.

Starstruck

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Completely overwhelmed or amazed by someone, often someone famous or attractive, to the point of being unable to think or speak clearly.

Start-up

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A start-up is a new business or project that is just beginning to operate or a newly established business. It is often characterized by a innovative idea, small workforce, and a high level of entrepreneurial spirit. The term can also be used to describe any newly started action or venture.

Start-ups

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A start-up is a newly established business or organization that is in the early stages of its operation, often characterized by its innovative product or service, rapid growth, and limited initial resources. It usually aims to disrupt an existing market or create a new market and is often associated with entrepreneurs who seek to capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Start

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"Start" can have several meanings depending on the context:<br><br>1. To begin or initiate an activity, process, or journey.<br>Example: "I'll start my presentation at 9 o'clock."<br><br>2. The beginning or initial point of something.<br>Example: "The start of the novel was exciting."<br><br>3. The part of an object or device where it begins to move or operate.<br>Example: "The car has a faulty start that causes it to stall."<br><br>4. To set something in motion or cause it to happen.<br>Example: "The alarm will start automatically at midnight."<br><br>5. To serve as the initial or starting point for a competition or a game.<br>Example: "The start of the marathon was chaotic."<br><br>In general, "start" is used to indicate the beginning of an action, a point in time, or a particular position.

Starter

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A person who starts something, such as a football player who starts the game, or a small device that triggers a machine.<br><br>In a wider sense, a starter can also be a person who introduces a new project, business, or initiative. <br><br>Example: "The new employee was considered the starter of the team, as they were the first to join and helped set up the office."

Starters

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Introductory parts or beginning of something, such as a course, a book, or a meal. For example, appetizers or main dishes at a restaurant.

Starting

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The word "starting" is a present participle verb form of the verb "start". It can have both an intransitive and a transitive meaning.<br><br>In general, "starting" means:<br><br> The initial point or moment of an action, process, or occasion; the beginning.<br> Taking the first step or move in a new activity or situation.<br><br>For example:<br><br>- "The starting line is where the runners stand when the race begins."<br>- "I'm starting to feel a bit nervous about the upcoming exam."<br><br>In a transitive sense, "starting" can also mean creating, sparking, or putting something into operation or motion.<br><br>Example:<br><br>- "The key to starting the fireplace is to strike a match and ignite the kindling."<br>- "She started the conversation by asking me a question."<br><br>The word "starting" can also refer to the beginning of an activity, vehicle ignition, or movement.<br><br>For instance:<br><br>- "We're going to the starting gate at the track for the 5K at 8 AM."<br>- "The driver started the car and put it in gear."<br>- "When I was six, I'm starting play outside with my friends in the park every single day."

Startle

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To surprise or shock someone suddenly, often causing them to feel alarmed or frightened.

Startled

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Surprised or shocked, typically in a sudden or intense way.

Startles

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To surprise or shock someone so much that they feel frightened, shocked, or amazed.

Startling

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Shockingly unexpected or impressive.

Startlingly

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Surprisingly or shockingly unexpected; astonishing.