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to begin with

ADVERB

first

Synonyms

STRONGEST

initially originally

WEAK

ahead at the outset before all else beforehand in the first place to start with

Antonyms

WEAK

finally last

ADVERB

for openers

Synonyms

WEAK

first off for starters

ADVERB

originally

Synonyms

STRONGEST

basically formerly

STRONG

primitively

WEAK

at first at the outset at the start by birth by origin first in the beginning in the first place incipiently primarily

Antonyms

WEAK

secondarily

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The fleet of these tankers is not large to begin with — only about 950 VLCCs are in service globally, according to Kpler.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

"It makes one wonder why the war started to begin with," he said.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Some people argue that the ERP was too high to begin with, and is naturally moving lower over decades as investors view the market as more dependable.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

One community member distrusts dialogue to begin with, calling it a means to “give up something.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Sammy wanted to stay in the car, but Dicey insisted that he come out with them at least to begin with.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

to begin with

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