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what different has “begin” and “start”？
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If I am talking about doing some normal action, start and begin are synonyms, there is no difference.
"I began/started doing the housework."
"I began/started my studies two years ago."
However, I would start a car, motor or any machine. I would not begin them.
Also, I would tend to use 'start' if something went from stop to going very fast.
"The runners started at the gun." - 'Begin' would not be used here.
"I began/started doing the housework."
"I began/started my studies two years ago."
However, I would start a car, motor or any machine. I would not begin them.
Also, I would tend to use 'start' if something went from stop to going very fast.
"The runners started at the gun." - 'Begin' would not be used here.
They have the same meaning, no difference in usage. 'Start' is slighty more common then 'begin'.
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