| Main Entry: |
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| Part of Speech: |
noun |
| Definition: |
beginning |
| Synonyms: |
alpha*,
birth,
bow,
commencement, countdown,
dawn, dawning, day one, derivation, embarkation,
exit, first step, flying start,
foundation, inauguration,
inception,
initiation, jump-off, kickoff, leaving,
onset,
opening,
origin, outset, running start, setting out,
source,
spring, square one, start-off, takeoff
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| Antonyms: |
completion, conclusion, death, end, ending, finish, stop
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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