started

verb

Form of start , past tense of start.

Simple meaning

Get going or set in motion.

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stahrtuhd

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ˈstɑɹtəd

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verb

past tense of start
Set in motion, cause to start
“The U.S. started a war in the Middle East.”
past tense of start
Get going or set in motion
past tense of start
Begin or set in motion

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“The U.S. started a war in the Middle East.”verb

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getting startedstarted back

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Inflected forms

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startverbBase word
Take the first step or steps in carrying out an action.

Word family

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starternounPerson or profession · specialist
An electric motor for starting an engine.

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get startedverbCompound term
Start to be active.

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