Begin and Finishing

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Begin verb - To take the first step in (a process or course of action).

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Finishing is an antonym for begin.

Nearby Word: beginning

Finishing noun - A decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance).

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Begin is an antonym for finishing in topics: consume, defeat, perfect, get done.

Nearby Words: finish, finished, finisher

The player could pick someone in Arcade Mode, and after finishing Match 1, the player would begin the storyline with a slideshow-based cutscene.

Source: Video Game / Capoeira Fighter
The two-person non-lethal takedowns in Deus Ex: Human Revolution often begin with the targets attempting to expertly melee Jensen followed by an equally expert counter and finishing move.

Source: Everybody Was Kung-Fu Fighting
Sometimes the game's code has trouble distinguishing between starting and finishing, so you might win the race the moment you begin.

Source: Video Game / Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing

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