Initial Synonyms and Antonyms

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Synonyms for Initial

primary
The definition of primary is something that is the most important, among the most important, something that comes early in development or that is original and not derived from something else.
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beginning
(Informal) Of or relating to the first portion of some extended thing.
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initiatory
Tending or used to initiate.
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opening
Initial or introductory
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ab initio
Preceding all others in time
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aborigine
Preceding all others in time
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ab-ovo
Preceding all others in time
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original
(Not comparable) Newly created.
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rudimental
(Uncommon) Rudimentary.
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fundamental
Of great significance or entailing major change:
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inceptive
(Grammar) Aspectually inflected to show that the action is beginning.
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incipient
Beginning, starting, coming into existence.
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initially
Preceding all others in time
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leading
Having a position in the lead; foremost:
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letter
Preceding all others in time
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maiden
Being a racehorse that has never won a race.
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leadoff
Alternative spelling of leadoff.
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early
Of or occurring near the beginning of a given series, period of time, or course of events:
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prime
First in excellence, quality, or value.
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primordial
Primary or fundamental:
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basic
The definition of basic is something that is essential, or something with a pH level higher than 7.
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earliest
Superlative form of early: most early
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elementary
Relating to an elementary school.
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inchoative
(Gram.) Expressing the beginning of an action; inceptive, as, in English, through the use of the auxiliary get (Ex.: “we got going early”)
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pioneer
Of, relating to, or characteristic of early settlers:
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Antonyms for Initial

final
Respecting an end or object to be gained; respecting the purpose or ultimate end in view.
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closing
Coming after all others.
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last
Least likely or expected:
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Words Related to Initial

first
Most eminent or exalted; most excellent; chief; highest.
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introductory
Introducing; giving a preview or idea of
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subsequent
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inital
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intial
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start
At or near the start of a period, development, or series
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on-going
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ongoing
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interim
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actual
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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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