English Expression · Intermediate
start out
To begin
Pronunciation: say start out
Meaning
To begin a journey, career, or activity.
Example
We need to start out early tomorrow morning to avoid the traffic.
We need to start out early tomorrow morning to avoid the traffic.
Practice tips
- Practice start out out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.