starter

CEFRA1

/ˈstɑː.tə(ɹ)/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A person or thing that begins something.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Someone who starts, or who starts something.

Examples

  • Tom should be a starter for this team.

  • Tomatoes may be served hot or cold, as a starter or as a side dish.

At a glance

Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • [ˈstɑɹ.ɾɚ]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The person who starts a race by firing a gun or waving a flag.

  2. A starting pitcher.

  3. A person employed to take new players to the first tee at suitable intervals, and to provide them with caddies and equipment.

More examples

In context

  • It's a great conversation starter.

  • It's small, but it's a good starter house.

  • Goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga wasn’t a starter at Fulham.

Synonyms

Quick test

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The blank of the car engine failed, so the car would not turn on.

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Origin

noun

From start + -er.