Definitions

beginning

[bih-gin-ing] / bɪˈgɪn ɪŋ /

NOUN

start of an event or action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

birth creation dawn inauguration inception introduction onset opening outset starting point top

STRONG

alpha basis blastoff commencement dawning genesis induction infancy initiation installation kickoff opener origin origination preface prelude presentation rise root rudiment source spring takeoff threshold

WEAK

day one point of departure square one

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conclusion death end ending finish

STRONG

close completion effect epilogue finale result termination

WEAK

consummation goal outcome

NOUN

origin, cause

Synonyms

STRONGEST

birth heart

STRONG

antecedent conception egg embryo font fount fountain fountainhead generation genesis germ principle resource root seed stem well

Antonyms

STRONG

end

WEAK

completion conclusion consummation ending finish goal outcome result termination

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Meet three cast and crew members who have been with the show from the beginning.

From Los Angeles Times

Subramanyam said that seeing an arrest result from lawmakers' investigations, along with years of victims speaking out, shows that some accountability is beginning to take hold.

From BBC

Human Rights Watch said the hearing beginning Monday was "a critical step in ensuring justice for victims of the Philippines' 'war on drugs'".

From Barron's

It started at the beginning of the season, when LeBron James missed 14 games because of sciatica.

From Los Angeles Times

A newer, flashier toy posing a threat to the established order has been a running theme of the “Toy Story” franchise from the very beginning.

From Salon

beginning

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