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started

The correct spelling is started.

How to pronounce started

/ˈstɑːtɪd/
verb

IPA: /ˈstɑːtɪd/

Say it like: Sta-rte-d

The correct spelling is started. To begin, commence, initiate. For example: "The rain started at 9:00."

Usage Examples

The rain started at 9:00.

The blue line starts one foot away from the wall.

to start a water cask

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To begin, commence, initiate.
  2. 2.To begin an activity.
  3. 3.To have its origin (at), begin.
  4. 4.To startle or be startled; to move or be moved suddenly.
  5. 5.To break away, to come loose.

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