first step

NOUN

debut

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appearance beginning inauguration introduction launching opener presentation

STRONG

admission bow entrance entree entrée graduating graduation incoming initiation

WEAK

coming out coming out party

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conclusion end ending finish

WEAK

closing finale

NOUN

foot in the door

Synonyms

WEAK

access means of access opening wedge point of entry

NOUN

start

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beginning dawn kickoff opening outset

STRONG

birth commencement countdown dawning derivation embarkation foundation inauguration inception initiation introduction leaving onset origin source spring takeoff

WEAK

alpha arrival coming day one flying start jump-off running start setting-out square one start-off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conclusion end ending finish

STRONG

close completion consequence death effect exit outgrowth result termination

WEAK

stop

Example Sentences

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Defining the shortfall was the first step taken by the so-called Greenspan Commission when it began its deliberations to restore balance to Social Security in 1982.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

As many an ex-evangelical can tell you, direct exposure to what the Bible actually says is often the first step to walking away from Christian fundamentalism altogether.

From Salon • Jul. 1, 2026

He had hoped the Gdansk conference last week -- where Zelensky's absence loomed large but where officials and business executives from both sides struck deals and mingled -- would be a first step.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

The first step is to create a catalogue of our wants - we're doing all right for Senegal, but our Tunisia page is looking particularly weak.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

My first step onto Sagan should be with Javier.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

first step

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