Beginning and Cessation

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Beginning

Beginning noun - The point at which something begins.
Usage example: the actual beginning of the universe is still under debate, with some scientists continuing to uphold the big bang theory
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Antonyms for Beginning
Cessation is an antonym for beginning.
Nearby Words: begin, beginner

Cessation

Cessation noun - The stopping of a process or activity.
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Synonyms for Cessation
Antonyms for Cessation
Beginning is an antonym for cessation in ending topic.
Nearby Word: cession
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How words are described

complete complete beginning complete cessation
formal formal beginning formal cessation
true true beginning true cessation
mere mere beginning mere cessation

Both words in one sentence

  • Series / Adam Ruins Everything Cessation of Existence: At the beginning of "Adam Ruins Death," Adam equates death with non-existence.
    Source: Series / Adam Ruins Everything
  • Literature / The Magicians World Tree: One of the worlds Josh visited had a giant tree that didn't have a beginning or end.The third has examples of: Cessation of Existence: Quentin destroys Fillory's Mundane Afterlife so the dead can rest.
    Source: Literature / The Magicians
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