Beginning:
* Commence
* Initiate
* Launch
* Origin
* Genesis
* Inaugurate
* Embark
* Kick-off
* Debut
Action:
* Act
* Do
* Move
* Begin
* Progress
* Actuate
* Trigger
* Activate
Time:
* Now
* First
* Initial
* Early
* Dawn
* Fresh
* New
* Fresh start
Feeling:
* Excitement
* Anticipation
* Hope
* Optimism
* Eagerness
* Nervousness
Other:
* Journey
* Opportunity
* Potential
* Goal
* Challenge
* Adventure
* Foundation
These are just a few examples, and the specific words I associate with "start" will depend on the context. For example, if you're talking about "starting a business," I might think of words like "entrepreneur," "risk," "investment," and "growth."
What about you? What words do you associate with the word "start"?