Enter and Start

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Enter verb - Set out on (an enterprise or subject of study).

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Start is a synonym for enter in begin topic. In some cases you can use "Start" instead a verb "Enter", when it comes to topics like embark on.

Nearby Words: entry, entered, entering

Start verb - To take the first step in (a process or course of action).

Usage example: we'll be ready to start the concert in a moment

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Enter is a synonym for start. You can use "Enter" instead a verb "Start".

Nearby Words: started, startled, starting, starter, startup

mode	enter mode	start mode
race	enter race	start race
relationship	enter relationship	start relationship
club	enter club	start club
Other words: show, time, level, school, world, game, story, fight, battle, war.

The actor portraying Sweeney Todd may even enter and start singing from behind the audience!

Source: The Fourth Wall Will Not Protect You
Ascended Meme: When you first start the game, you'll start a "heist" (actually just a tutorial) where you enter your safehouse.

Source: Video Game / PAYDAY 2
In the Futurama episode "The Farnsworth Parabox", the gang enter an Alternate Universe and the two Leelas start fighting.

Source: Mirror Match

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