Start and Windup

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Start

Start noun - The point at which something begins.
Usage example: knew from the start of the game that he would win easily
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Windup is an antonym for start.
Nearby Words: started, startled, starting, starter, startup

Windup

Windup noun - The last part of a process or action.
Usage example: wait until the windup of your sales pitch before giving up any information about the product's price point
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Start is an antonym for windup in topics: end, conclusion, achievement, accomplishment, end result.
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