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start vs shy

shy vs start

start and shy both are nouns.

start is not an adjective while shy is an adjective.

start and shy both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
start Yes No Yes No
shy Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, shy is a hyponym of start; that is, shy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than start:
  • start: move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
  • shy: start suddenly, as from fright
Other hyponyms of start include boggle, rear back, jackrabbit.
start (noun) shy (noun)
the act of starting something a quick throw
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 (adjective) shy (adjective)
lacking self-confidence
short
wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things
start (verb) shy (verb)
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action throw quickly
set in motion, cause to start start suddenly, as from fright
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
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