starter - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a culture containing yeast or bacteria that is used to start the process of fermentation or souring in making butter or cheese or dough

Synonyms

• starter

More generic

• culture

Noun

a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle

Synonyms

• crank
• starter

More generic

• hand tool

More specific

• crank handle
• starting handle

Noun

an electric motor for starting an engine

Synonyms

• starter
• starter motor
• starting motor

More generic

• electric motor

More specific

• kick start
• kick starter
• self-starter

Related

• electrical system

Noun

food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course)

Synonyms

• appetiser
• appetizer
• starter

More generic

• course

More specific

• antipasto
• canape
• cocktail
• crudites
• hors d'oeuvre

Noun

any new participant in some activity

Synonyms

• entrant
• fledgeling
• fledgling
• freshman
• neophyte
• newbie
• newcomer
• starter

More generic

• beginner
• initiate
• novice
• tiro
• tyro

More specific

• enlistee
• recruit

Noun

the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition

Synonyms

• dispatcher
• starter

More generic

• official

Noun

a contestant in a team sport who is in the game at the beginning

Synonyms

• starter

More generic

• contestant

More specific

• starting pitcher

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