Starting Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations
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starting
start-ing
Definition
beginning
Having a specified beginning, especially of a specified kind
Synonyms
commencing, inaugural, initial.
Examples of usage
- The starting point of the race was marked with a flag.
- She had a starting salary of $50,000 per year.
Translations
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Quick facts about “starting”
Starting is a 2-syllable adjective (start-ing). It is pronounced /ˈstɑɹtɪŋ/ in American English and /stˈɑːtɪŋ/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 1 meaning, 3 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #2,041 among the most common English words.
Origin of 'starting'
The word 'starting' is derived from the verb 'start', which has Old English and Germanic origins. It has been used in the English language for centuries to indicate the beginning or commencement of something. Over time, 'starting' has become a common adjective used to describe the initial phase or point of various activities or processes.
See also: restart, startable, starter, startle, startled, upstart.
Rhymes
Starting rhymes with parting, departing, imparting, darting, charting, smarting, carting and restarting.