Final and Initial

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Final

Final adjective - Following all others of the same kind in order or time.
Usage example: this will be my final order
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Initial is an antonym for final in last topic.
Nearby Words: finalize, finale, finalise, finally, finality

Initial

Initial adjective - Coming before all others in time or order.
Usage example: you've resolved my initial complaint, but now I have a new question
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Final is an antonym for initial in topics: opening, beginning.
Nearby Words: initiate, initiation, initialing, initialed, initialize
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real real final real initial
last last final last initial

Both words in one sentence

  • His intermediate stage is a vaguely humanoid hulk, who for some reason lacks the wing that both his initial and final stage have.
    Source: Metamorphosis Monster
  • Amazing Technicolor Battlefield While the initial phases of the final battle in Kirby: Planet Robobot are simply an Astral Finale, the final phase takes place in a kaleidoscopic interdimensional tunnel.
    Source: Amazing Technicolor Battlefield
  • Video Game / Mighty No. 9 Call Back: The initial funding goal ensures the game having six initial stages before the final one.
    Source: Video Game / Mighty No. 9
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