To start with

preposition

At the beginning or start.

I have a few issues to discuss, to start with, your poor attendance
Visual representation of "to start with" - At the beginning or start

Often appears as...

  • to start with
  • we need to
adverb

Initially, in the first place or in the beginning.

He wasn't a great player to start with, but he really improved as he practiced
Visual representation of "to start with" - Initially, in the first place or in the beginning

Often appears as...

  • wasn't easy to start with
  • was hard to start with
preposition

Considering as a point of departure or an argument.

To start with, I don't even think she's qualified for this position
Visual representation of "to start with" - Considering as a point of departure or an argument

Often appears as...

  • to start with
  • i think
preposition

At the beginning or start.

I have a few issues to discuss, to start with, your poor attendance
Visual representation of "to start with" - At the beginning or start

Often appears as...

  • to start with
  • we need to
adverb

Initially, in the first place or in the beginning.

He wasn't a great player to start with, but he really improved as he practiced
Visual representation of "to start with" - Initially, in the first place or in the beginning

Often appears as...

  • wasn't easy to start with
  • was hard to start with
preposition

Considering as a point of departure or an argument.

To start with, I don't even think she's qualified for this position
Visual representation of "to start with" - Considering as a point of departure or an argument

Often appears as...

  • to start with
  • i think
Definition 1 of 3
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Conversation Starter

Use 'to start with' when you want to begin a conversation on a specific topic.

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To start with, let's discuss the new project plan.
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List Introduction

'To start with' hints you have more points to mention, introducing an item in a list.

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We have several options; to start with, there's the summer course.
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Emphasize Priority

Implies what you're mentioning is the first in order of importance or relevance.

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Several factors led to his success, to start with, his dedication.
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