start work and start working / work

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Boris Tatarenko

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Is there any difference between "start work" and "start working / to work"?

I understand that "work" in the first phrase is a noun whereas in the second one it's a verb. However, are there any fine moments else? Or I'm overthinking right now :-D
 

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Please give us complete sentences to consider.
 

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start working:

I want you to start working on the ABC project right away.

started working:

I started working for the ABC Company last year.​
 

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I finally got a job. I start work on Monday.
I got a job at Google. I start work there on Monday.
I got a job at Google. I start working there on Monday.
I got a job at Google. I started working there last Monday.

I'm taking some new medication. I think it's starting to work.
 
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