Initial Synonyms
47 initial synonyms include beginning, opening, commencing, starting, inceptive, embryonic, fledgling, first, early, and earliest. Initial is an adjective, and its antonyms are final, reject, and repeal. Here are some additional synonyms for "initial" with example sentences.
Another word for Initial
47 other ways to say initial.
1. opening
- trial
- test
- starting
- rudimentary
- prime
- primary
- preparatory
- preliminary
- pilot
- opening
- introductory
- incipient
- inchoate
- inceptive
- inaugural
- foundational
- fledgling
- first
- embryonic
- elementary
- early
- earliest
- commencing
- beginning
2. abbreviation
- initial letter
- initialism
- beginning letter
- acronym
- abbreviation
3. countersign
- witness
- underwrite
- superscribe
- sign
- put one's mark on
- put one's initials on
- inscribe
- endorse
- countersign
- autograph
4. approve
Use initial in a Sentence
Groundbreaking innovations often face initial skepticism.
Her initial response was very positive.
Operation costs exceeded their initial budget.
The initial plan needs adjustments now.