A1 — Beginnerverb
cominciare
to begin / to start
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
iniziareavviareintraprendereaprire
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
finireterminareconcluderesmettere
Usage note
'Cominciare' and 'iniziare' are virtually interchangeable. 'Intraprendere' = to undertake (more ambitious projects). Both can be followed by 'a' + infinitive.
Example
"Il corso d'italiano comincia lunedì prossimo alle nove."
"The Italian course starts next Monday at nine."
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