preface, foreword, prologue, opening, preamble, lead‑in, initiation, presentation, insertion, establishment, launch, outset, beginning
beginning Synonym
Synonyme beginningstart - onset - outset - commencement - inception - origin - opening - launch - kickoff - initiation
The word "beginning" refers to the point in time or place at which something starts. It can describe the first part of a story, project, event, or process, as well as the origin of an action, idea, or relationship. In narratives, it sets the scene and introduces key elements. In everyday life, it can mark a new phase, such as the beginning of a job, a journey, or a year. The term emphasizes initiation and the transition from nonexistence or planning into actual existence or action, often carrying a sense of potential and anticipation.
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introduction
preface, foreword, prologue, opening, preamble, lead‑in, initiation, presentation, insertion, establishment, launch, outset, beginning [x]
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Language
inception
beginning, start, onset, commencement, initiation, origin, outset, birth, genesis, launch, introduction, formation, creation
beginning, start, onset, commencement, initiation, origin, outset, birth, genesis, launch, introduction, formation, creation [x]
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Concept
origin
source, beginning, start, inception, root, cause, provenance, derivation, birth, emergence, foundation, starting point, point of departure, wellspring, cradle
source, beginning, start, inception, root, cause, provenance, derivation, birth, emergence, foundation, starting point, point of departure, wellspring, cradle [x]
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source
origin, root, cause, starting point, wellspring, fountainhead, birthplace, cradle, root cause, provenance, derivation, basis, foundation, authority, reference, citation, resource, supplier, informant
origin, root, cause, starting point, wellspring, fountainhead, birthplace, cradle, root cause, provenance, derivation, basis, foundation, authority, reference, citation, resource, supplier, informant [x]
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Language
start
Beginn, Anfang, Startpunkt, Auftakt, Startschuss, Anlauf, Einstieg, Eröffnung, Ingangsetzung, Initiierung, Startphase, Startsignal, loslegen, anfangen, beginnen
Beginn, Anfang, Startpunkt, Auftakt, Startschuss, Anlauf, Einstieg, Eröffnung, Ingangsetzung, Initiierung, Startphase, Startsignal, loslegen, anfangen, beginnen [x]
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Technology
outset
beginning, start, onset, inception, outset, opening
beginning, start, onset, inception, outset, opening [x]
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Language
setting the stage
preparing the ground, laying the groundwork, paving the way, creating the conditions, getting things ready, setting things up, laying the foundation
preparing the ground, laying the groundwork, paving the way, creating the conditions, getting things ready, setting things up, laying the foundation [x]
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Communication
preface
foreword, introduction, introductory note, prologue, preamble, opening remarks
foreword, introduction, introductory note, prologue, preamble, opening remarks [x]
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Literature
foreword
preface, introduction, introductory note, prologue, opening remarks
preface, introduction, introductory note, prologue, opening remarks [x]
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Literature
introductory note
preface, foreword, introduction, opening note, preliminary note, opening remark, introductory remark, prologue
preface, foreword, introduction, opening note, preliminary note, opening remark, introductory remark, prologue [x]
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Writing
lead-in
Einleitung, Vorspann, Auftakt, Einstieg, Anlauf, Hinführung
Einleitung, Vorspann, Auftakt, Einstieg, Anlauf, Hinführung [x]
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Media
prologue
preface, introduction, foreword, opening, preamble, preliminary, proem, overture
preface, introduction, foreword, opening, preamble, preliminary, proem, overture [x]
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Literature
preamble
introduction, opening, foreword, preface, prologue, introductory statement, preliminary statement, introductory section
introduction, opening, foreword, preface, prologue, introductory statement, preliminary statement, introductory section [x]
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Law
overture
prelude, introduction, opening, prologue, preamble, foreword, preliminary, lead‑in
prelude, introduction, opening, prologue, preamble, foreword, preliminary, lead‑in [x]
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Music
creation
formation, genesis, origination, inception, initiation, production, generation, making, fabrication, invention, conception, foundation, establishment, institution, founding, authorship, composition, d... [more]
formation, genesis, origination, inception, initiation, production, generation, making, fabrication, invention, conception, foundation, establishment, institution, founding, authorship, composition, design, crafting, build, construction, handiwork, output, artifact [x]
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Philosophy
