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Synonyms startstartbegin ▪ start off ▪ kick off ▪ commence ▪ openThese words are all used to talk about things happening from the beginning, or people doing the first part of something.start to begin to happen or exist; to begin in a particular way or from a particular point:When does the class start? begin to start to happen or exist; to start in a particular way or from a particular point; to start speaking:When does the concert begin? start or begin?There is not much difference in meaning between these words. Start is more frequent in spoken English and in business contexts; begin is more frequent in written English and is often used when you are describing a series of events: The story begins on the island of Corfu. Start is not used to mean ‘begin speaking’: ‘Ladies and gentlemen,’ he started. start off (rather informal) to start happening or doing something; to start by doing or being something:The discussion started off mildly enough. kick off (informal) to start an event or activity, especially in a particular way; (of an event, activity, etc.) to start, especially in a particular way:Tom will kick off with a few comments. The festival kicks off on Monday, September 13. commence (formal) to start happening:The meeting is scheduled to commence at noon. open to start an event or activity in a particular way; (of an event, a film or a book) to start, especially in a particular way:The story opens with a murder. Patternsto start/begin/start off/kick off/commence/open with something to start/begin/start off/kick off/commence/open by doing something to start/begin/start off/commence as something a campaign/season/meeting starts/begins/starts off/kicks off/commences/opens a film/book starts/begins/starts off/opens (责任编辑：)
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