The difference between 'start' and 'begin'

[Cerberus™]

There is very little difference; you can use either in most contexts. Use a dictionary to find idioms and subtle differences in usage.

[Vinay Singh]

Dear sir,
i am very lucky that a like you is guiding me to improve my english.i heartly
thank you for this.Now, i just want to know the difference between these
two words:begin and start .


your's faithfully vinay
singh.

[Beeesneees]

Most of the time there is no difference. They mean the same thing when used in many sentences.
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[Vinay Singh]

thanks ,

[Beeesneees]

I've just thought of a time when you would not use 'begin'!
If you are talking about starting an engine or piece of machinery then you would only use start:
"I will start the car"
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