To begin with

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prepositional phrase

At the first place, initially.

To begin with, we need to get more information on the issue.
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Often appears as...

  • to begin with
  • i'd like to say...
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Starting Point

Indicates the beginning of a list or series of points in conversation or writing.

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To begin with, we must consider the budget, then we can look into other matters.
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Opening Statement

Often used to introduce the first idea or argument in debates or presentations.

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To begin with, the data clearly shows an upward trend in sales.
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Context Clarification

Helps clarify the context before going into details or complexities.

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To begin with, this problem affects the entire community, not just individuals.
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