Start and Starting

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Start noun - A turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning).

Usage example: he got his start because one of the regular pitchers was in the hospital

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Starting is a synonym for start. In some cases you can use "Starting" instead a noun "Start".

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

Starting noun - A turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning).

Usage example: his starting meant that the coach thought he was one of their best linemen

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Start is a synonym for starting. You can use "Start" instead the word "Starting" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: start, started, starter, startup

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