🔰initial

adjective
/ɪˈnɪʃəl/

Meaning

Existing or occurring at the beginning.

Example Sentences

Her initial reaction was one of surprise.

Example Expressions

initial impression

Synonyms

first, primary, original, introductory, early

Antonyms

final, last, ultimate

Collocations

initial stage, initial reaction, initial decision, initial step

More Example Sentences

I have noticed that my results do not match the initial expectations.

The second one has a higher initial cost but is more economical later.

Initial investigation suggests that the problem stems from a communication gap.

Initial discussions about project scope prevent misunderstandings in the future.

The biggest challenge of starting your own business is arranging initial capital.

I was not initially familiar with the local festivals here, but now I love participating in them.

Related Vocabularies

Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.
never changing; constant; always the same
providing education; instructive; informative
Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.
Able to live or operate both on land and in water.
Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.

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