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starter

[ˈstɑːtə(r)]

starter Definition

  • 1a person or thing that starts or initiates something
  • 2a dish served as the first course of a meal
  • 3an electric motor, generator, or other device for starting an internal combustion engine

Using starter: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "starter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She was the starter of the conversation.

  • Example

    The restaurant's starter menu includes soup and salad options.

  • Example

    The car's starter needs to be replaced.

starter Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for starter

Idioms Using starter

  • to begin something with great success or enthusiasm

    Example

    The team got off to a flying start in the first quarter of the game.

  • to begin something from the very beginning, without any prior preparation or advantage

    Example

    After the fire destroyed their home, they had to start from scratch and rebuild everything.

  • to initiate or begin a process or activity

    Example

    Let's start the ball rolling on the new project by scheduling a meeting next week.

Phrases with starter

  • a small, affordable house or apartment that is suitable for someone who is buying their first home

    Example

    They bought a starter home in the suburbs before moving to a larger house.

  • a package of items or materials that are needed to begin a particular activity or hobby

    Example

    The art store sells a starter pack for beginners that includes paints, brushes, and canvases.

  • a mixture of microorganisms used to initiate fermentation in food production

    Example

    The yogurt recipe calls for adding a starter culture to the milk before incubating it.

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Summary: starter in Brief

The term 'starter' [ˈstɑːtə(r)] refers to a person or thing that initiates something, such as 'She was the starter of the conversation.' It can also refer to a dish served as the first course of a meal, like soup or salad. Additionally, 'starter' can denote an electric motor or device used to start an internal combustion engine. Phrases include 'starter home,' 'starter pack,' and 'starter culture,' while idioms include 'get off to a flying start,' 'start from scratch,' and 'start the ball rolling.'

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