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STARTING

(noun, adj.sat, verb)
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There are 11 meanings of the word Starting.

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Starting - as a noun

A turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)

Example: "He got his start because one of the regular pitchers was in the hospital"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
start

Starting - as an adjective satellite

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

Example: "With eyes starting from their sockets"

Appropriate to the beginning or start of an event

Example: "The starting point"

Starting - as a verb

To begin, commence, initiate.

To begin an activity.

Example: "The rain started at 9:00."

To have its origin (at), begin.

Example: "The blue line starts one foot away from the wall."

To startle or be startled; to move or be moved suddenly.

To break away, to come loose.

To put into play.

To pour out; to empty; to tap and begin drawing from.

Example: "To start a water cask"

To start one's periods (menstruation).

Example: "Have you started yet?"

Example Sentences

"The starting point of the race is at the park."
"He had a starting salary of $50,000."
"The starting time for the concert is 8 PM."
"Her starting position in the company was as a junior analyst."
"The starting bid for the painting was $10,000."
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Word Game Points

Is STARTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, starting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STARTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is STARTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, starting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STARTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is STARTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, starting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STARTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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