start
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- noun
- /stɑrt/
:
ventaja inicial
- His experience from previous competitions gave him a clear start over his opponents this year.
- a head start
- an early start
- a good start
Examples
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Having the first design ready before the deadline gave her a significant start in the project.
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The early morning training sessions gave her an edge in the competition, providing her with a strong start.
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Order your guide today and get a head start on Music in Our Schools Month!
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Let's hope this is just the start of a very long journey.
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Come on, then, let's get an early start.
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We have a three-hour head start.
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In addition, it can give younger teachers a head start in formulating ways of addressing broader issues.
Academic text (1991) -
Debri's message was that Libya, anxious for a new start, wanted to put Lockerbie behind it.
Academic text (1999) -
Braille contributed to the start of a Braille literacy movement in the 1980s.
Academic text (1996)
Synonyms
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3.2
The amount by which someone is ahead in a race or game
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2.5
An advantage from starting earlier than others that helps you succeed
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3.4
A quick, strong beginning that gives an early advantage
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3.7
A very good beginning that gives an early advantage
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
To begin a plan or project again from the start after a failure
Compounds
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4.0
An act of starting a car with a dead battery using another car's battery and cables
- Specialized
A low position close to the ground that runners use before a race to start quickly
- Specialized
A lever on a motorcycle that you press with your foot to start the engine
A one-time payment from the UK government to help with baby costs for parents who meet certain rules
How Early
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2.5
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Start keeps the idea of 'beginning earlier', as in a 'head start', so a start can mean an advantage gained by beginning before others.