Began, activated, and advanced are all synonyms for started. Ended and stopped are antonyms of started. And here are 41 another word for started.
The verb "started" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 3 synonyms with 5 letters, 2 synonyms with 6 letters, 3 synonyms with 7 letters, 4 synonyms with 8 letters, 14 synonyms with 9 letters, 5 synonyms with 10 letters, 4 synonyms with 11 letters, 2 synonyms with 12 letters, 1 synonym with 17 letters, and 1 synonym with 19 letters, for a total of 39 synonyms for started.
She started reading the book.
They started their journey early.
He started his new job.
We started planning the event.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Exaggerated | Understated, moderate | Overstated, overemphasized |
| Multifaceted | Simple, one-dimensional | Versatile, complex |
| By heart | By chance, unprepared | From memory, down pat |
| At heart | On the surface, superficially | Basically, fundamentally |
| Heart | Head, indifference | Emotions, feelings |
| Executed | Abandoned, neglected | Carried out, implemented |
| Stagnant | Flowing, running, fresh | Still, motionless |
| Star | Moon, shadow | Celestial body, heavenly body |
| Distorted | Clear, accurate | Warped, twisted |
| Irritated | Calm, content | Annoyed, frustrated |
| Stance | Indifference, neutrality | Posture, body position |
| Outdated | Current, modern, fashionable | Old-fashioned, out of date |
| Article | Book, pamphlet | Object, thing |
| Undoubtedly | Possibly, doubtfully, questionably | Doubtless, indubitably |
| Granted | Denied, Questioned | Allowed, permitted |
| Take for granted | Cherish, Acknowledge fully | Assume, presume |
| Contributed | Withheld, took | Donated, offered |
| Distant | Near, recent | Faraway, far off |
| Understand | Ignore, misunderstand, confuse | Appreciate, recognize |
| Distance | Draw closer, friendliness | Interval, space |
| Manifestation | Concealment, hiddenness | Display, expression |
| Knotted | Untangled, smooth | Tangled, tangly |
| Stability | Instability, uncertainty | Firmness, solidity |
| Tedious | Exciting, interesting | Boring, monotonous |
| Misunderstand | Grasp, understand correctly, get the right idea | Misapprehend, misinterpret |
| Misunderstanding | Harmony, clarity, agreement | Misinterpretation, misconstruction |
| Unwanted | Wanted, welcome, desirable, invited, loved | Unwelcome, undesirable |
| Devoted | Disloyal, unfaithful, indifferent | Loyal, faithful |
| Restricted | Roomy, unlimited, unrestricted | Cramped, confined |
| Unstable | Stable, steady | Unsteady, rocky |
| Stark | Fuzzy, indistinct, pleasant, comfortable, ornate | Sharply delineated, sharp |
| Adopted | Biological, natural-born | Accepted, taken in |
| Nostalgic | Indifferent, forgetful | Wistful, evocative |
| Isolated | Accessible, sociable | Remote, out of the way |
| Resistance | Acceptance, receptivity | Opposition to, hostility to |
| Delighted | Dismayed, disappointed | Very pleased, glad |
| For instance | In general, for no reason | For example, such as |
| Instance | Absence, nonoccurrence | Example, occasion |
| Demonstrated | Withheld, disproved | Displayed, showed |
| Understandable | Incomprehensible, unfathomable | Comprehensible, easy to understand |
| Exhausted | Replenished, restocked | Tired out, worn out |
| Completed | Unfinished, give up | Finished, ended |
| Noted | Unknown, unheard of, obscure | Eminent, famous |
| Particularly | Generally, commonly | Especially, specially |
| Devastate | Rebuild, heal | Destroy, ruin |
| Devastating | Encouraging, uplifting | Destructive, ruinous |
| Partner | Rival, opponent | Associate, colleague |
| Stable | Unstable, rickety | Firm, solid |
| Party | Solitude, isolation | Social gathering, gathering |
| Frustrated | Satisfied, content | Annoyed, irritated |
| Obstacle | Advantage, asset, aid | Barrier, hurdle |
| Art | Science, mechanics | Craft, creativity |
| Sustainable | Unsustainable, exhaustible | Renewable, viable |
| Statement | Disappearance, reality | Declaration, expression of views/facts |
| Committed | Uncommitted, disloyal | Dedicated, devoted |