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to start with
01
used when stating the first and foremost reason or point that needs to be mentioned or considered
Collocation
Examples
There are problems. To start with, neither of us likes housework.
To start with, we need to address the issue of insufficient resources before we proceed.
02
used to indicate the beginning stage of a situation, event, etc.
CollocationExamples
To start with, he had no interest in learning the piano, but now he practices every day.
To start with, the task seemed overwhelming, but it became manageable once we broke it down.
