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- pronunciation:
- ih
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sh
l
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun, verb
- features:
- Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition: |
of the beginning; first.
My initial impression of him was that he was a bully.- synonyms:
- first, original, primary
- antonyms:
- final
- similar words:
- beginning, introductory, maiden, opening, prime, starting
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related words: |
early, primitive |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
(usually plural) the first letters in a person's name.
The artist put her initials in the corner of her painting.- similar words:
- character, mark, monogram
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
initials, initialing, initialed |
definition: |
to mark with one's initials.
Please initial each paragraph to show that you have read and understood it.- similar words:
- mark, monogram, sign
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related words: |
capitalize, letter, witness |
derivation: |
initially (adv.) |
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