Synonyms: start, commencement, beginning
Definition: the act of starting something
Usage: he was responsible for the beginning of negotiations
Similar words: change of state
Definition: the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics
Synonyms: graduation, graduation exercise, commencement, commencement ceremony, commencement exercise
Definition: an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred
Similar words: exercise
Definition: (usually plural) a ceremony that involves processions and speeches
Usage: academic exercises
Synonyms: start, starting time, showtime, beginning, get-go, outset, offset, commencement, kickoff, first
Definition: the time at which something is supposed to begin
Usage: they got an early start; she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her
Similar words: point, point in time
Definition: an instant of time
Usage: at that point I had to leave