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\ ˈstärt \
started; starting; starts
Definition of start (Entry 1 of 3)
intransitive verb

1a: to move suddenly and violently : SPRING
started angrily to his feet
b: to react with a sudden brief involuntary movement
started when a shot rang out

2a: to issue with sudden force
blood starting from the wound
b: to come into being, activity, or operation
when does the movie start
the rain started up again