Synonyms: initial
Definition: the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
Usage: he refused to put the initials FRS after his name
Similar words: alphabetic character, letter, letter of the alphabet
Definition: the conventional characters of the alphabet used to represent speech
Usage: his grandmother taught him his letters
Synonyms: initial
Definition: mark with one's initials
Similar words: sign
Definition: be engaged by a written agreement
Usage: He signed to play the casino on Dec. 18; The soprano signed to sing the new opera
Synonyms: initial
Definition: occurring at the beginning
Usage: took the initial step toward reconciliation
Similar words: first
Definition: preceding all others in time or space or degree
Usage: the first house on the right; the first day of spring; his first political race; her first baby; the first time; the first meetings of the new party; the first phase of his training