Beginning and Finis
Opposite meaning words
Beginning
Beginning noun - The point at which something begins.
Finis
Finis noun - The last part of a process or action.
Usage example: if the two countries keep up their arms race, the inevitable finis to their rivalry will be their mutual destruction
Beginning is an antonym for finis in topics: end, conclusion, accomplishment, completion, end of life.
Nearby Word: finish
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