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Meaning of start
noun
- The beginning of an activity. Example: The movie was entertaining from start to finish.
- A sudden involuntary movement. Example: He woke with a start.
- The beginning point of a race, a board game, etc. Example: Captured pieces are returned to the start of the board.
- An appearance in a sports game, horserace, etc., from the beginning of the event. Example: Jones has been a substitute before, but made his first start for the team last Sunday.
- A young plant germinated in a pot to be transplanted later.
verb
- To begin, commence, initiate.
- To begin an activity. Example: The rain started at 9:00.
- To have its origin (at), begin. Example: The blue line starts one foot away from the wall.
- To startle or be startled; to move or be moved suddenly.
- To break away, to come loose.
noun
- A tail, or anything projecting like a tail.
- A handle, especially that of a plough.
- The curved or inclined front and bottom of a water wheel bucket.
- The arm, or level, of a gin, drawn around by a horse.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
What is a Dictionary Checker?
A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.