Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

from a standing start

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.77 in modern English

Syllables: from a -s-tand-ing s-tart
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

18

Letters

5

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

From rest, a standstill or motionless state.

Example Sentences

"From a standing start, the trains must achieve 360kph (225mph) and run 40km (25 miles) in 535 seconds (8mins 55secs)."

Questions

What does from a standing start mean?: From rest, a standstill or motionless state.

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