start
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5I start my day with a cup of coffee every morning.
I start my day with a cup of coffee every morning.
The committee will start the official proceedings at exactly nine o'clock.
The committee will start the official proceedings at exactly nine o'clock.
Let's start the video and see what happens next!
Let's start the video and see what happens next!
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'Start' button on a computer or a gaming console; you press it to make the action begin.
Quiz rápido
I want to ____ a new hobby like painting this weekend.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: start
Exemplos
I start my day with a cup of coffee every morning.
everydayI start my day with a cup of coffee every morning.
The committee will start the official proceedings at exactly nine o'clock.
formalThe committee will start the official proceedings at exactly nine o'clock.
Let's start the video and see what happens next!
informalLet's start the video and see what happens next!
The researchers will start the experiment after calibrating the equipment.
academicThe researchers will start the experiment after calibrating the equipment.
We need to start the marketing campaign before the end of the month.
businessWe need to start the marketing campaign before the end of the month.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
Start is more common for engines or machines; begin is slightly more formal and often used for long-term processes.
Notas de uso
Start can be followed by both a gerund (-ing) and an infinitive (to + verb) with almost no change in meaning.
Erros comuns
Avoid saying 'open the car' when you mean 'start the engine'. Also, remember that 'start' is used for the very beginning of an action.
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'Start' button on a computer or a gaming console; you press it to make the action begin.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old English word 'styrtan', which originally meant to leap, jump up, or move suddenly.
Padrões gramaticais
Quiz rápido
I want to ____ a new hobby like painting this weekend.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: start
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