Initial Synonyms and Antonyms

ĭ-nĭshəl
Of, relating to, or occurring at the start of something
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. beginning
  2. inceptive
  3. incipient
  4. initiatory
  5. introductory
  6. leadoff
At or near the start of a period, development, or series
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. beginning
  2. early
  3. first
Antonyms:
  1. final
  2. last
  3. closing
Foremost in order
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. opening

Words Related to Initial

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Initial Sentence Examples

  • Her initial reaction was an urge to crawl under the table.

  • With the initial shock out of the way, she focused on the facts.

  • Martha listened, her initial disappointment melting away.

  • The initial sensations passed, and he breathed deeply, finally able to focus as his body adjusted to the feel of the energy flowing through him.

  • After the initial shock, she felt the pleasure, warm and hot, burning and mixing with the pain.

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