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Definition to begin with in British English

to begin with phrase

phrase
1

used for introducing the first thing in a list of things you are going to say

Example

'Why were you annoyed?' 'Well, to begin with, I missed my train.'

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2

before or during the first part of an activity or process

Example

How did you get involved to begin with?

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Definition to begin with in British English