Beginning and Conclusion

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

Conclusion is an antonym for beginning in topics: start, origin, end, start of an event or action.

Nearby Words: begin, beginner

Conclusion

Conclusion noun - The last part of a process or action.
Usage example: the conclusion of the speech was a national call to arms

Beginning is an antonym for conclusion in topics: judgment, end, introduction.

How words are described

full full beginning full conclusion
clear clear beginning clear conclusion
exact exact beginning exact conclusion
similar similar beginning similar conclusion
Other adjectives: true, proper, logical, actual, entire, definite, real, successful, dark, happy, peaceful, final, definitive, incorrect, official, different, creepy.

Both words in one sentence

  • Comic Strip / 9 Chickweed Lane Foregone Conclusion: We already know Gran chooses Bill in the end, it's stated right at the beginning of the arc!
  • Film / Fruitvale Station Foregone Conclusion: As it's based off the infamous real life shooting (shown at the beginning via camera phone footage), you know Oscar's going to die at the end.
  • Foregone Conclusion: Thanks to the framing device, we already know from the beginning how Ernest and Avis's story will end. Badly.
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