From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishthe startthe startDSthe place where a race begins The horses were all lined up at the start. → start
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the start• Not much happens at the start of the film -- don't worry if you're late.• Speakers often give an overview at the start of a lecture and a summary at the end.• The horses were all lined up at the start.• I tried to read Tristan Shandy but I couldn't get past the start. 