begin
definition: to take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
example: They have begun their residency in orthopedics.
speech part: verb
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start
definition: to set in motion, cause to start
example: Let us begin before it gets too late.
speech part: verb
definition: to achieve or accomplish in the least degree, usually used in the negative
example: This economic measure doesn't even begin to deal with the problem of inflation.
speech part: verb
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definition: to start an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object
example: Do we have enough time to begin a cigar?
speech part: verb
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start
definition: to have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense
example: The race begins right over the hill.
speech part: verb
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start
definition: to have a beginning characterized in some specified way
example: The novel begins with a murder.
speech part: verb
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start
definition: to be the first item or point, constitute the beginning or start, come first in a series
example: The number 'one' begins the sequence.
speech part: verb
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