starting
- 01 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.
Simple“We are starting our holiday tomorrow morning at six o'clock.”
In context“The team is starting the final phase of the project today, aiming for a full release by the end of the quarter.”
UsageOften followed by an infinitive or a gerund, as in 'starting to rain' or 'starting raining'.
Synonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
n.the act of beginning a process or an event.
n.a verbal noun denoting the commencement or initiation of an activity or state.
Simple“The starting of the engine made a very loud noise in the quiet garage.”
In context“The sudden starting of the race caught several spectators off guard, as the official signal was given earlier than scheduled.”
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Usage starting point · starting to see · starting university