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starter

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/ˈstɑːrtər/ · start-er

A thing that begins or initiates something.

Meanings

nouninformal

A thing that begins or initiates something.

ایسی چیز جو کسی چیز کا آغاز کرتی ہے یا شروعات کرتی ہے۔

شروعاتی

shuruaati

Synonyms

initiatorbeginningopenerآغازابتداءپہلا

Antonyms

finisherendercloseاختتامختمبند

Common Collocations

  • starter kit
  • starter home
  • starter recipe

Example Sentences

She ordered a light salad as a starter.

اس نے شروعاتی کے طور پر ایک ہلکی سی سلاد منگوائی۔

Us ne shuruaati ke tor par aik halki si salad mangwai.

The starter should be easy to make.

شروعاتی آسانی سے بنانی چاہیئے۔

Shuruaati aasani se banani chahiye.

This game is a great starter for new players.

یہ کھیل نئے کھلاڑیوں کے لیے بہترین شروعاتی ہے۔

Yeh khel naye khiladiyon ke liye behtareen shuruaati hai.

Easily Confused With

starter pack:A starter pack refers to a collection of essential items or materials designed for beginners.

Word Family

start
verbآغاز کرنا
starting
adjectiveشروع
started
verbشروع کیا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a starter as the first step in a race.

Imagine a flag being waved to signal the beginning of a race.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

آغاز کی اہمیت جانو۔

Aaghaz ki ahmiyat jano.

Recognize the importance of beginnings.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "start" — to begin or commence

First known use: 19th century

The word 'starter' is derived from the verb 'start', and it has been used in English since the 19th century to signify something that initiates an action or event.