As soon as we’d embarked on our journey to the park, it started to rain.
set about
We set about digging the vegetable garden.
start
Dad told me to start my homework soon.
ANTONYM: end
beginner NOUN
A beginner is someone who has just started to learn something.
learner
Swimmers use the big pool, while learners use the shallower pool.
novice
Although a complete novice, Britney showed a flair for ski jumping.
ANTONYM: veteran
beginning NOUN
The beginning of something is when or where it starts.
introduction
In the introduction, the author explains how she came to write the book.
opening
The band played at the opening of the fête.
origin
The origin of the universe is still a mystery.
ANTONYM: end
behave VERB
If you behave in a particular way, you act that way.
act
Emir is acting like a spoilt child.
function
“The girls are finally functioning as a team!” exclaimed the coach.
operate
Sally operates in a certain way to get what she wants.
work
Anoup worked methodically in order to get the work done.
believe (1) VERB
If you believe someone, you accept that they are telling the truth.
accept
It took some people a long time to accept that the world was round.
be certain of
“We have to be certain of your story before we can take action,” warned the sergeant.
have faith in
It is important to have faith in your own ability, Grandad says.
trust
I trust my sister, even if she is rotten to me sometimes.
ANTONYMS: disbelieve or doubt
Something that you cannot believe is unbelievable or incredible.
believe (2) VERB
If you believe that something is true, you think that it is true.
feel
“How do you feel the match will go?” asked the interviewer.
presume
Mr Jackson said, “I presume you will all be handing in your homework tomorrow.”