Phrase guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
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verb
To leave, to depart, to get moving.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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verb
To begin or commence.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive, transitive
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verb
To excite intellectually.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To arouse sexually.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To talk passionately without interruption.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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verb
To cause someone to talk passionately without interruption.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To cry or bawl loudly.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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verb
start to be active
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: get cracking, bestir oneself, get moving, get weaving, get started, get rolling
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Broader terms: get down, begin, get, start out, start, set about, set out, commence
verb
begin or set in motion
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: start, go
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Narrower terms: go on, come up, come on, get off the ground, take off
History
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