Synonyms for initial

Synonyms for (noun) initial

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 for (verb) initial

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 for (adj) initial

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


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