Start

Synonyms of start

• initiate
• begin
• commence

Antonyms of start

• end
• finish
• conclude

Collocations of start

new beginning

Frequency: 80 %

They saw the new beginning as a chance to start fresh.

fresh start

Frequency: 75 %

After the divorce, she decided to make a fresh start in a new city.

quick start

Frequency: 70 %

She took a quick start in the race and managed to maintain the lead.

early start

Frequency: 60 %

He made sure to get an early start on his homework to avoid procrastination.

slow start

Frequency: 50 %

The project had a slow start but eventually gained momentum.

Idiomatic Expressions for start

• Phrase: Start over
  Meaning: To begin something again or do something from the beginning, often because the previous attempt was unsuccessful or unsatisfactory.
  Usage: I didn't like how the painting turned out, so I decided to start over and try a different approach.