Begin and Strike

Begin

Begin verb - To take the first step in (a process or course of action).
Usage example: she began walking to work for exercise

Strike and begin are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Strike" instead a verb "Begin".

Nearby Word: beginning

Strike

Strike verb - To refuse to work in order to force an employer to meet demands.

Begin and strike are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Begin" instead a verb "Strike".

Nearby Words: striking, striker, strikeout, striked, striken

Common collocations

friendship begin friendship strike friendship
match begin match strike match
place begin place strike place
time begin time strike time
Other words: way, battle, conversation, attacks.

Both words in one sentence

  • S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Shadow of Chernobyl: You begin the game recently rescued by another stalker from a lightning strike that destroyed the death truck that you were in, then transported to a bunker.
  • The second season has the group Cadmus begin to strike out, broadcasting how all aliens should be treated as threats.
  • Series / Peaky Blinders Odd Friendship: Arthur and Grace strike one up when they begin running the Garrison.
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