start out vs get down

start out and get down both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
start out	No	No	Yes	No
get down	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, start out and get down are synonyms defined as:

start out and get down: take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

Other synonyms of start out include begin, commence, get, set about, set out, start.

start out (verb)	get down (verb)
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action	take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
depart for someplace	put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.
	pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
	lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
	move something or somebody to a lower position
	alight from (a horse)
	lower (one's body) as by kneeling