Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Start"
The meaning of "Start" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
What does start off and stroke mean?
A:
"Start off" just means "to start"
"strokes" are different swimming styles, like Freestyle, breaststroke, etc
"strokes" are different swimming styles, like Freestyle, breaststroke, etc
Q:
What does start down mean?
A:
Although it might not be used often, It would express starting from a low position.
In jujitsu, the competitors usually start down on the ground
When you swim, it’s best if you start down in the shallow end
The race starts down at the other end of the track
In jujitsu, the competitors usually start down on the ground
When you swim, it’s best if you start down in the shallow end
The race starts down at the other end of the track
Q:
What does "I started to grow in eighth standard.”
mean?
mean?
A:
It’s something that varies in English speaking countries, some places say ‘grade’ or ‘class’ or ‘standard’ but they all mean the same thing so I would assume you are right and it just means 8th grade.
Q:
What does A good start for the day
A perfect start to the day mean?
A perfect start to the day mean?
A:
to me it means that the first thing that happened, was a GOOD thing, so the rest of the day might be good too. OR it was something you enjoyed... so you are in a good mood now, and the rest of the day should be good too.
Q:
What does You’ve gotten off to a great start. mean?
A:
It means you started off great. It could be used in races, in academics and other instances as well. :)
Example sentences using "Start"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with start off.
A:
I’m going to start off tomorrow with a smile.
The story starts off with a funny character.
Today started off good but now I’m in the hospital
The story starts off with a funny character.
Today started off good but now I’m in the hospital
Q:
Please show me example sentences with start off.
A:
Let's start off with easy sentences. (Let's begin with easy sentences.)
Start off slowly, then accelerate. (Begin slowly, then accelerate.)
When you're learning to swim, start off by kicking in the shallow end of the pool. (Begin by kicking...)
Start off slowly, then accelerate. (Begin slowly, then accelerate.)
When you're learning to swim, start off by kicking in the shallow end of the pool. (Begin by kicking...)
Q:
Please show me example sentences with fresh start.
A:
This year I will give myself a fresh start by changing how I live my life.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with start off, start out.
A:
I am going to start off with an example. comenzar algo; podría quitar 'off', it would still sound fine.
We are going to start out tomorrow at 7:00. un viaje, podría ser metaforico (I am going to start out in medicine but I may switch to law; en una universidad)
We are going to start out tomorrow at 7:00. un viaje, podría ser metaforico (I am going to start out in medicine but I may switch to law; en una universidad)
Q:
Please show me example sentences with start out (as a phrasal verb).
A:
Phrasal verb, like in "Let's start out with the basics"?
Synonyms of "Start" and their differences
Q:
What is the difference between start off and start out and start up ?
A:
They have multiple, related meanings. I describe the basic meanings.
Start out: To begin something in a certain way. Ex: I started out (my career) as a volunteer.
Start up: To create something or for something to start to work. Ex: To start a car up.
Start off: To start (something) by doing a certain thing. Ex: Let me start off (the speech) by describing how my vacation went.
Start out: To begin something in a certain way. Ex: I started out (my career) as a volunteer.
Start up: To create something or for something to start to work. Ex: To start a car up.
Start off: To start (something) by doing a certain thing. Ex: Let me start off (the speech) by describing how my vacation went.
Q:
What is the difference between start to the season/weekend and and start of the season/weekend ?
A:
You can say it either way. No problem.
You can say it either way. No problem.
Q:
What is the difference between start and start off ?
A:
“Start” is more general
“I will start my homework. “
“Start off” instead is like ‘this is what I will do FIRST’
Example:
“I’m going to start making breakfast. I think I’ll start off making the toast (first) and then the eggs.”
“He started off studying psychology, but now he has started a program studying language instead”
Hope this helps! :)
“I will start my homework. “
“Start off” instead is like ‘this is what I will do FIRST’
Example:
“I’m going to start making breakfast. I think I’ll start off making the toast (first) and then the eggs.”
“He started off studying psychology, but now he has started a program studying language instead”
Hope this helps! :)
Q:
What is the difference between I'm starting not to believe you. and I'm starting to not believe you. ?
A:
Those two examples can be interchanged.
Q:
What is the difference between start and start off ?
A:
“start” is used in the same way as begin or commence, whereas “start off” is an expression used when a thing is going to happen, is being attempted, or is being done. the difference is that “start” is an action whilst “start off” is describing the action
Translations of "Start"
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? How do i say "일어나서 시작해라." ? like "get up and start" more naturally
A:
"Wake up and get ready for the day" would be the closest I think :)
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? Let’s get start making your ice cream .
Let’s get start to make your ice cream.
Can I use both?
Let’s get start to make your ice cream.
Can I use both?
A:
Both sentences are wrong. "get start" shouldn't be used.
Correct sentences:
"Let's start making your ice cream."
"Let's start to make your ice cream."
"Let's get started on making your ice cream."
"Let's get to making your ice cream."
Correct sentences:
"Let's start making your ice cream."
"Let's start to make your ice cream."
"Let's get started on making your ice cream."
"Let's get to making your ice cream."
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? how to call the start of the day?
A:
morning
daybreak (mặt trời mọc)
first thing in the morning
at the start of my day
first thing tomorrow (điều đầu tiên ngày mai)
when I get up (khi tôi thức dậy)
daybreak (mặt trời mọc)
first thing in the morning
at the start of my day
first thing tomorrow (điều đầu tiên ngày mai)
when I get up (khi tôi thức dậy)
Q:
How do you say this in English (UK)? start with or start from?
A:
оба возможны
start with : сделать что-нибудь первым
start from : сначала идти откуда
start with : сделать что-нибудь первым
start from : сначала идти откуда
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? get started or get starts ?
A:
"get started" is right
ex. let's get started!
ex. let's get started!
Other questions about "Start"
Q:
Please show me how to pronounce You might just as well start working there..
A:
Let me know if you want me to talk more slowly.
Q:
Start fresh or start afresh. Which one is more natural?
A:
Both are natural.
You can also write "start anew" depending on what the sentence is about. If "start anew" is relevant and you are confused between "start fresh" and "start afresh", you may use "start anew" instead. Depends on you.
Just a suggestion.
Hope it helps.
You can also write "start anew" depending on what the sentence is about. If "start anew" is relevant and you are confused between "start fresh" and "start afresh", you may use "start anew" instead. Depends on you.
Just a suggestion.
Hope it helps.
Q:
I think we got off a bad start. We don't hit it off. We ended up breaking up. Does this sound natural?
A:
× I think we got off a bad start.
✓ I think we got off to a bad start,
× We don't hit it off.
✓ we didn't hit it off,
× We ended up breaking up.
✓ and we ended up breaking up.
✓ I think we got off to a bad start,
× We don't hit it off.
✓ we didn't hit it off,
× We ended up breaking up.
✓ and we ended up breaking up.
Q:
Which is correct?
1, Let’s start our lesson.
2. Let’s begin our lesson.
1, Let’s start our lesson.
2. Let’s begin our lesson.
A:
It is the same meaning and they are both correct, but I feel it would be more natural to say the second sentence.
Q:
Which is correct?
1, Let’s start our lesson.
2. Let’s begin our lesson.
1, Let’s start our lesson.
2. Let’s begin our lesson.
A:
Both are correct.
Slightly more formal: "Let's begin our lesson."
Slightly less formal: "Let's start our lesson."
Slightly more formal: "Let's begin our lesson."
Slightly less formal: "Let's start our lesson."
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