A1 verb ニュートラル #116 よく出る

start

/stɑːrt/

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

例文

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1

I start my day with a cup of coffee every morning.

I start my day with a cup of coffee every morning.

2

The committee will start the official proceedings at exactly nine o'clock.

The committee will start the official proceedings at exactly nine o'clock.

3

Let's start the video and see what happens next!

Let's start the video and see what happens next!

語族

名詞
start
Verb
start
形容詞
starting
関連
starter
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'Start' button on a computer or a gaming console; you press it to make the action begin.

クイックテスト

I want to ____ a new hobby like painting this weekend.

正解!

正解は: start

例文

1

I start my day with a cup of coffee every morning.

everyday

I start my day with a cup of coffee every morning.

2

The committee will start the official proceedings at exactly nine o'clock.

formal

The committee will start the official proceedings at exactly nine o'clock.

3

Let's start the video and see what happens next!

informal

Let's start the video and see what happens next!

4

The researchers will start the experiment after calibrating the equipment.

academic

The researchers will start the experiment after calibrating the equipment.

5

We need to start the marketing campaign before the end of the month.

business

We need to start the marketing campaign before the end of the month.

語族

名詞
start
Verb
start
形容詞
starting
関連
starter

よく使う組み合わせ

start a car to turn on a vehicle engine
start a business to open a new company
start a fire to make something begin to burn
start a conversation to begin talking to someone
start a family to begin having children

よく使うフレーズ

start from scratch

to begin from the very beginning with no preparation

for a start

used to introduce the first of several points or reasons

fresh start

a completely new beginning in life or work

よく混同される語

start vs begin

Start is more common for engines or machines; begin is slightly more formal and often used for long-term processes.

📝

使い方のコツ

Start can be followed by both a gerund (-ing) and an infinitive (to + verb) with almost no change in meaning.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Avoid saying 'open the car' when you mean 'start the engine'. Also, remember that 'start' is used for the very beginning of an action.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'Start' button on a computer or a gaming console; you press it to make the action begin.

📖

語源

Derived from the Old English word 'styrtan', which originally meant to leap, jump up, or move suddenly.

文法パターン

start + -ing (e.g., start running) start + to-infinitive (e.g., start to cry) start + noun (e.g., start the engine)

クイックテスト

I want to ____ a new hobby like painting this weekend.

正解!

正解は: start

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B2

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alignment

B2

Alignment refers to the process or state of arranging parts into a straight line or into their correct relative positions. Metaphorically, it describes the state of agreement or cooperation between different groups, goals, or ideas.

alimentary

B2

Relating to nourishment or the organs of digestion in the body. It is most frequently used in medical and biological contexts to describe the path food takes through an organism.

alkaline

B2

Alkaline describes a chemical substance that has a pH level greater than 7, which is the opposite of being acidic. It is often used to describe soil, water, or solutions that can neutralize acids.

allegation

B2

A formal claim or statement that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof. It is widely used in legal and journalistic contexts to describe accusations that have not yet been verified by a court of law.

allergy

B2

A medical condition in which the body's immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance, such as pollen, pet dander, or food. This reaction can cause various symptoms like sneezing, itching, or swelling, ranging from mild irritation to life-threatening emergencies.

alleviation

B2

The action or process of making suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe or more bearable. It refers to the partial improvement of a negative situation rather than a complete cure or solution.

allied

B2

To be joined or connected in a cooperative relationship, typically for a common political, military, or professional goal. It describes entities that have formed an alliance to increase their collective strength or achieve a shared objective.

allocation

B2

The process of giving out or distributing something, especially resources like money, time, or space, for a specific purpose. It refers both to the act of assigning these resources and the specific amount or share that has been assigned.

allotment

B2

To assign or distribute a specific portion of something, such as time, money, or tasks, to a person or for a particular purpose. It implies a formal or structured division based on a planned share or quota.

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