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What is another word for Beginning? – 183 Beginning Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    start commencement inception initiation opening origin genesis dawn birth emergence introduction launch onset outset preamble prelude prologue kickoff debut entrance admission accession induction inauguration founding establishment creation formation genesis germination sprouting unfolding development evolution growth incipience threshold doorway gateway commencement ceremony starting point takeoff startup activation ignition spark catalyst impetus motivation stimulus provocation incitement

    Meaning of Beginning

    The primary meaning of the word "beginning" refers to the point in time or space at which something starts or is initiated.

    Definitions

    • The point in time or space at which something starts or is initiated
    • The first part or stage of something
    • The act or process of starting something

    Etymology of Beginning

    The word "beginning" originates from Old English "beginnan," which means "to start" or "to initiate," and is related to the words "biginnan" and "ginan," also meaning "to start" or "to open"
    The modern English word "beginning" has been in use since the 14th century, and its meaning has evolved to encompass various aspects of initiation, inception, and commencement

    Example Uses

    • The beginning of the school year is always exciting for students and teachers alike
    • The company's beginning was marked by a series of innovative products and services
    • The beginning of the novel sets the tone for the rest of the story
    • The athlete's beginning was humble, but she eventually became a world champion

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    end conclusion termination cessation finale close completion finish culmination demise extinction abolition annihilation destruction dissolution winding up wrap-up cessation discontinuation interruption suspension cancellation abandonment relinquishment renunciation resignation withdrawal secession recession decline downturn decay deterioration

    Related Nouns

    origin source root foundation base commencement inception initiation introduction launch onset outset preamble prelude prologue startup activation ignition spark catalyst impetus motivation stimulus provocation incitement genesis creation formation evolution growth development emergence birth dawn threshold doorway gateway

    Related Verbs

    start commence initiate begin launch introduce open activate ignite spark catalyze motivate stimulate provoke incite create form evolve grow develop emerge arise originate found establish inaugurate induce induce instigate precipitate

    Related Adjectives

    initial primary first introductory preliminary preparatory inaugural foundational basal radical original creative formative evolutionary developmental emerging nascent incipient budding sprouting unfolding growing developing burgeoning flourishing thriving successful effective efficient productive fruitful