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self-starter vs starter

starter vs self-starter

self-starter and starter both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
self-starter Yes No No No
starter Yes No No No
As nouns, starter is a hypernym of self-starter; that is, starter is a word with a broader meaning than self-starter:
  • self-starter: an electric starting motor that automatically starts an internal-combustion engine
  • starter: an electric motor for starting an engine
Other hypernyms of self-starter include starter motor, starting motor.
self-starter (noun) starter (noun)
an electric starting motor that automatically starts an internal-combustion engine a culture containing yeast or bacteria that is used to start the process of fermentation or souring in making butter or cheese or dough
an energetic person with unusual initiative a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle
an electric motor for starting an engine
food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course)
any new participant in some activity
the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition
a contestant in a team sport who is in the game at the beginning
Difference between self-starter and starter

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