Beginning and Valedictory

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Beginning adjective - Coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows.

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Valedictory is an antonym for beginning.

Nearby Words: begin, beginner

Valedictory adjective - Given, taken, or performed at parting.

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Beginning is an antonym for valedictory in farewell topic.

Nearby Words: valediction, valedictorian

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Valedictory and Beginning. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/beginning/valedictory

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