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Synonyms for starting

Grammar : Noun
Spell : stahrt
Phonetic Transcription : stɑrt

Définition of starting

Origin :
  • Old English *steortian, *stiertan, Kentish variants of styrtan "to leap up" (related to starian "to stare"), from Proto-Germanic *sturtjan- (cf. Old Frisian stirta "to fall, tumble," Middle Dutch sterten, Dutch storten "to rush, fall," Old High German sturzen, German stürzen "to hurl, throw, plunge"), of unknown origin.
  • From "move or spring suddenly," sense evolved by late 14c. to "awaken suddenly, flinch or recoil in alarm," and 1660s to "cause to begin acting or operating." Meaning "begin to move, leave, depart" is from 1821. The connection is probably from sporting senses ("to force an animal from its lair," late 14c.).
  • Related: Started; starting. To start something "cause trouble" is 1917, American English colloquial. Starting block first recorded 1937.
  • noun offset
Example sentences :
  • "It's like starting West again to make our fortune," said Uncle Peter.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • It was a very good season, but the expedition was too late in starting.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • I am starting on a hunt in darkest Deanery for my cuff links.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • He may perhaps be on the eve of starting away by some of the vessels in the port.
  • Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
  • I see that your squire's eyes are starting from his head like a trussed crab.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • She sat back in her chair, eating little, starting at every step.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • Such, at least, was my luck when starting for my annual French tour in 1887.
  • Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • (in a rage, speaking with great fury, and starting up from his chair).
  • Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire
  • "I see you don't remember me," said the latter, starting his horse again.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • "Well, I'm going to call them all in and see what they say," declared she, starting for the door.
  • Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower

Antonyms for starting

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