the first who has started vs the first that started

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'The first who has started' is used when referring to a person who initiated something, while 'the first that started' is used when referring to an event or action that began. The choice between 'who' and 'that' depends on whether the subject is a person or a thing.

Last updated: March 21, 2024

the first who has started

This phrase is correct when referring to a person who initiated something.

This phrase is used to describe the individual who was the initial person to start something.

Examples:

He is the first who has started this project.
She is the first who has started the trend.
They are the first who has started the movement.

Alternatives:

the first person who has started
the initial person who started
the individual who initiated
the pioneer who began
the trailblazer who initiated

the first that started

This phrase is correct when referring to an event or action that began.

This phrase is used to describe the initial event or action that started a sequence of events.

Examples:

This was the first that started the chain reaction.
The first that started the fire was a faulty wire.
The first that started the argument was a misunderstanding.

Alternatives:

the initial event that started
the action that began
the starting point
the trigger that initiated
the beginning that set off

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the first who has started vs the first that started