Word
starting
Phoneticsstart·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈstɑɹtɪŋ/
UK/stˈɑːtɪŋ/
Definitions
01beginning an action
A1 · Beginner
v. the form of 'start' used for actions happening now or planned for the future.
v. the present participle of 'start', used in progressive tenses or as an adjective to describe something in its initial stage.
“We are starting our holiday tomorrow morning at six o'clock.”
“The team is starting the final phase of the project today, aiming for a full release by the end of the quarter.”
Usage
Often followed by an infinitive or a gerund, as in 'starting to rain' or 'starting raining'.
Synonyms
02the act of beginning
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of beginning a process or an event.
n. a verbal noun denoting the commencement or initiation of an activity or state.
“The starting of the engine made a very loud noise in the quiet garage.”
“The sudden starting of the race caught several spectators off guard, as the official signal was given earlier than scheduled.”
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Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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