start vs kick in

kick in vs start

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

start and kick in both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
start	Yes	No	Yes	No
kick in	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, kick in is a hyponym of start; that is, kick in is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than start:

start: have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense
kick in: enter a particular state

Other hyponyms of start include break out, erupt, bud, break out, set in, dawn, originate.

start (noun)	kick in (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

start (verb)	kick in (verb)
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action	open violently
set in motion, cause to start	contribute to some cause
play in the starting lineup	enter a particular state
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 start and kick in

Words related to "start"

Words related to "kick in"

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.