Synonyms for

Starting

Verb / ˈstɑ:rtɪŋ / Another word for starting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Starting means to begin or to initiate something.

Synonyms & similar words

startle setforth start commence embarkon protrude jump bulge end bulgeout setoff takeup bugout originate popout comeout pop go stop initiate get setabout leadoff getdown getgoing beginning commencing launching initiating embarking opening kickoff outset departure foundation inauguration introduction preliminary prologue takeoff threshold dawning

Synonyms by register

Formal

commencing initiating inaugurating instituting

Informal

kicking off getting going getting under way getting down to

Literary

arising dawning emerging

Antonyms

ending finishing concluding ceasing stopping halting terminating

Common collocations

  • starting point
  • starting line
  • starting salary
  • starting over
  • starting a business
  • starting today
  • starting the engine
  • starting to feel

Word family

noun start
verb start
adjective starting
adverb startingly

Usage note

The word 'starting' is the present participle of 'start'. It is often used to describe the beginning of an action or process. Be mindful of its common use in phrases like 'starting point'.

Example sentences

  1. I am starting my homework now.
  2. The race is starting in five minutes.
  3. We are starting a new project at work.
  4. The chef is starting to cook dinner.
  5. I am starting to like this new song.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
  • The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
  • You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.

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