to begin with
to
be
bi
gin
ˈgɪn
gin
with
wɪð
vidh
British pronunciation
/tə bɪɡˈɪn wɪð/

Definition & Meaning of "to begin with"in English

to begin with
01

used to introduce the primary or most significant point in a discussion or argument

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Well, to begin with, I missed my train.
02

used to indicate the first stage of an event, situation, or process

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To begin with, he was unsure about moving to a new city, but he eventually grew excited about the change.
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