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to start with
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used when stating the first and foremost reason or point that needs to be mentioned or considered
Collocation
Example
He was n’t very confident to start with, but his skills improved over time.
He preferred to start with a clean page when drafting his notes.
To start with, I did n't have enough money to make the trip possible.
02
used to indicate the beginning stage of a situation, event, etc.
CollocationExample
He wasn’t very confident to start with, but his skills improved over time.
He preferred to start with a clean page when drafting his notes.
To start with, I didn't have enough money to make the trip possible.
To start with, the task seemed overwhelming, but it became manageable once we broke it down.
To start with, he had no interest in learning the piano, but now he practices every day.
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