I wanted to go, but it started raining.
I wanted to go, but it started raining.
English
start
stɑrt, stɑːrt, stɑɹt, stɑːt
Meaning: to begin; to commence
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | start |
| 3rd person singular present | starts |
| Present participle | starting |
| Past | started |
| Will future | will start |
| Going-to future | going to start |
| Imperative negative | don't start / do not start |
Example sentences
The movie is going to start in ten minutes.
The movie is going to start in ten minutes.
They were waiting for the bus when it started to rain.
They were waiting for the bus when it started to rain.
He starts work at nine every morning.
He starts work at nine every morning.
All right, let's start the meeting.
All right, let's start the meeting.
Usage Notes
Can be used as a synonym for 'begin' in most contexts.
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