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start vs starting

starting vs start

start and starting both are nouns.

start is not an adjective while starting is an adjective.

start is a verb but starting is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
start Yes No Yes No
starting Yes Yes No No
As nouns, start and starting are synonyms defined as:
  • start and starting: a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)
start (noun) starting (noun)
the act of starting something a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)
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) starting (adjective)
appropriate to the beginning or start of an event
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
start (verb) starting (verb)
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
set in motion, cause to start
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 start and starting

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