Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

start on

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.54 in modern English

Syllables: start on
IPA

7

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Informal; Transitive verb

verb

To begin using (something); to set about on a task; to be initiated to begin using.

Informal; Transitive verb

verb

To be instigated to talk about, rant or complain regarding a frequent topic.

Informal; Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"Don't start on her about that again!"
"We're starting on the long-delayed project soon."
"They haven't started her on solid foods yet."
"Start on the vegetables after you've done the bed."
"Don't start me on that again."

Usage

Inflected Forms

starts on (present, singular) starting on (participle, present) started on (participle, past) started on (past)

Questions

What does start on mean?: To criticize.

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