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Sense: Noun: beginning
Synonyms:
inception Collocations, commencement, inauguration, origin Collocations, foundation Collocations, beginning Collocations, dawn Collocations, source Collocations
Sense: Noun: starting point
Synonyms:
source Collocations, spring Collocations, origin Collocations, birth Collocations, initiation, onset Collocations, outset Collocations, starting point, starting block, kickoff , incipience, early stages, early days, initial stages, beginnings, the very beginning
Sense: Noun: jump - from shock or surprise
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jump Collocations, jerk Collocations, jolt Collocations, convulsion, spasm, shudder Collocations, leap Collocations, flinch Collocations, recoil Collocations, twitch Collocations
Sense: Noun: lead or advantage
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lead Collocations, head start, edge Collocations, advantage Collocations, advance Collocations, handicap Collocations
Sense: Noun: opportunity
Synonyms:
chance Collocations, break Collocations, big break, lucky break, opportunity Collocations, opening Collocations, debut, beginnings
Sense: Verb: begin
Synonyms:
begin Collocations, commence Collocations , get started, get going , get underway, kick off , come about, come into being, come to be, come into existence, start out, arise Collocations, emerge Collocations, be born
Sense: Verb: initiate or take action
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originate Collocations, begin Collocations, embark on, embark upon, inaugurate, kick off , set off, get sth going , get sth underway, get sth started, get the ball rolling , set sth in motion, initiate Collocations, activate, make a start, take the plunge , be the origin of, be the source of, go ahead
Sense: Verb: establish - a business, etc.
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start up, establish Collocations, form Collocations, found Collocations, set up, open up, open Collocations, create Collocations, launch Collocations, introduce Collocations, inaugurate
Sense: Verb: go first
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go first, play first, roll first, lead Collocations, lead off, make the first move, take the first turn, have the first go , initiate play
Sense: Verb: spring up or into action
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jump Collocations, spring Collocations, dart Collocations, jerk Collocations, jolt Collocations, move suddenly, flush Collocations, leap Collocations, fire up, boot up, start up
Sense: Verb: ignite or activate
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ignite, light Collocations, switch on, turn on, activate, start up, boot up, fire up, fire Collocations, kindle Collocations
Sense: Verb: jump in shock or surprise
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jump Collocations, jolt Collocations, jerk Collocations, leap Collocations, recoil Collocations, flinch Collocations, be startled, convulse, spasm, shudder Collocations, jump out of your skin