Start with Meaning in English
expression
ˈstɑɹt/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
START with, START with, start with, start with
stˈɑːt/ /wˈɪð
STAHT with
Definition
To begin something by first doing, using, or mentioning a particular thing or part before anything else.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal speech. Often followed by a noun or phrase ("start with an introduction"). Also used to suggest a sequence ("Let's start with..."). Similar to "begin with," though "start with" is a bit more informal.
Spanish: empezar con - comenzar conPortuguese (BR): começar com - iniciar comPortuguese (PT): começar com - iniciar comChinese (Simplified): 从……开始Chinese (Traditional): 從……開始Hindi: से शुरू करनाArabic: يبدأ بـBengali: শুরু করা (কিছু দিয়ে) - দিয়ে শুরু করাRussian: начать с - начинать сJapanese: 〜から始めるVietnamese: bắt đầu vớiKorean: ~부터 시작하다Turkish: ile başlamak - ...dan başlamakUrdu: سے شروع کرناIndonesian: memulai dengan - mulai dari
Example Sentences
Let's start with the first question.
basic
You should start with a salad before the main course.
basic
I always start with the easy tasks at work.
basic
If you're nervous about speaking, just start with a simple hello.
natural
We can start with coffee and see where the day goes.
natural
To answer your question, I'd like to start with a story.
natural