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strike out vs start out

start out vs strike out

strike out and start out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
strike out No No Yes No
start out No No Yes No
As verbs, start out is a hypernym of strike out; that is, start out is a word with a broader meaning than strike out:
  • strike out: set out on a course of action
  • start out: take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
Other hypernyms of strike out include begin, commence, get, get down, set about, set out, start.
strike out (verb) start out (verb)
set out on a course of action take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
remove from a list depart for someplace
cause to get out
put out or be put out by a strikeout
make a motion as with one's fist or foot towards an object or away from one's body
be unsuccessful in an endeavor
Difference between strike out and start out

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