at the start

ADVERB

originally

Synonyms

STRONGEST

basically formerly

STRONG

primitively

WEAK

at first at the outset by birth by origin first in the beginning in the first place incipiently primarily to begin with

Antonyms

WEAK

secondarily

ADVERB

primarily

Synonyms

WEAK

at first first and foremost from the start in the first place initially originally primitively

Antonyms

WEAK

finally secondarily

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Mostafa Zico's brilliant goal was chalked off after Marwan Attia was penalised for stepping on the foot of Lisandro Martinez at the start of the move.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

The attacks come as Iranians mourn Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the former supreme leader killed at the start of the Iran war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

The results come at the start of a much-anticipated earnings season that will be closely followed for an idea about firms' outlook for AI in light of the huge investment made in the sector.

From Barron's • Jul. 7, 2026

Its oil traders, who delivered bumper profits at the start of the year, are also expected to post a robust performance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

“Would all members of the student government please report to the auditorium at the start of the fourth class period? Thank you.”

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen

at the start

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