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kick in vs start

start vs kick in

kick in is not a noun while start is a noun.

kick in and start both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
kick in No No Yes No
start Yes No Yes No
As verbs, start is a hypernym of kick in; that is, start is a word with a broader meaning than kick in:
  • kick in: enter a particular state
  • start: have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense
Other hypernyms of kick in include begin.
kick in (noun) start (noun)
the act of starting something
a sudden involuntary movement
a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)
the advantage gained by beginning early (as in a race)
a signal to begin (as in a race)
the beginning of anything
a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
the time at which something is supposed to begin
kick in (verb) start (verb)
open violently take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
contribute to some cause set in motion, cause to start
enter a particular state play in the starting lineup
bring into being
get off the ground
begin or set in motion
get going or set in motion
depart for someplace
bulge outward
move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job
begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object
have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense
have a beginning characterized in some specified way
Difference between kick in and start

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