to start with

Definitions

As a first point or consideration.

Used to introduce the first item in a list or sequence.

To begin with; initially.

Examples

To start with, we should outline the main objectives of the project.

The restaurant was quite expensive, but to start with, we ordered a simple appetizer.

Synonyms

initially to begin with first of all in the first place at the outset for starters

Antonyms

finally in the end lastly ultimately to conclude at the finish