Starter Meaning in English
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Definition
A 'starter' can mean the first part of a meal (an appetizer), a person or thing that starts something (like a sports player at the beginning of a game), or a device that helps start a machine (like a car motor).
Usage & Nuances
'Starter' as food is more common in British English; Americans usually say 'appetizer'. In sports, the 'starter' is the main player who begins the game. In mechanics, 'starter motor' is the usual term. Note context to choose meaning. 'Starter pack' is informal for a beginner set.
Example Sentences
We had soup as a starter before the main course.
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The car won't start because the starter is broken.
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She is a starter on the school's basketball team.
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I'll just have the salad starter—I'm not that hungry.
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He was chosen as a starter after working hard all season.
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The mechanic replaced the starter and now my truck runs fine.
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