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hanuman_2000  #93494  Tue, 26 Apr 05 05:14 AM
Hello Teachers,

What id difference between "with a start" and "for a start"?

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Mister Micawber  #93552  Tue, 26 Apr 05 10:11 AM

I need context, Hanuman, but 'with a start' suggests to me 'with a sharp movement of surprise', while 'for a start' suggests 'as a beginning'. 'Start' has several meanings.

  
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