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What is another word for Starting? – 103 Starting Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    beginning initiating commencing launching opening founding establishing originating creating pioneering introducing kicking off setting in motion triggering activating igniting sparking catalyzing precipitating prompting provoking motivating inspiring stimulating embarking entering joining undertaking assuming taking on

    Meaning of Starting

    The primary meaning of the word "starting" refers to the act of setting something in motion or initiating an action.

    Definitions

    • The act of setting something in motion or initiating an action
    • * The point in time or space at which something begins
    • * A person's or thing's first appearance or introduction

    Etymology of Starting

    The word "starting" comes from the Old English word "star(t)" and the suffix "-ing", which forms the present participle of the verb "to start"
    Historically, the word "start" originated from the Old English word "star(t)" which meant "to spring" or "to jump", and has been used since the 9th century to describe the act of initiating or setting something in motion

    Example Uses

    • The company is starting a new project to develop sustainable energy solutions
    • * She's starting her own business after years of working for others
    • * The concert is starting in an hour, so we should get our seats

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    stopping ending finishing concluding terminating halting ceasing suspending delaying postponing canceling abandoning quitting relinquishing renouncing deserting retracting reversing withdrawing

    Related Nouns

    commencement initiation beginning origin source foundation establishment introduction inauguration kickoff launch debut premiere opening onset startup emergence

    Related Verbs

    initiate commence launch begin start create found establish introduce pioneer spark catalyze motivate inspire stimulate embark enter join undertake assume

    Related Adjectives

    initial first primary introductory preliminary inaugural starting nascent emerging budding growing developing fledgling rookie novice amateur inexperienced