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FIRST STEP Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the phrase first step. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the phrase first step. (close relations)
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opening
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• first or beginning

noun

• an open or empty space in or between things

• a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise

• becoming open or being made open

• the first performance (as of a theatrical production)

• the act of opening something

• opportunity especially for employment or promotion

• the initial part of the introduction

• a possible alternative

• an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity

• a vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made

• an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship

• a recognized sequence of moves at the beginning of a game of chess

• the first of a series of actions

beginning
nounn
noun

• the event consisting of the start of something

• the time at which something is supposed to begin

• the first part or section of something

• the place where something begins, where it springs into being

• the act of starting something

adjective satellite

• serving to begin

commencement
nounn
noun

• the time at which something is supposed to begin

• an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred

• the act of starting something

establishment
nounn
noun

• the act of forming or establishing something

• an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

• the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something

• a public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence

• any large organization

• (ecology) the process by which a plant or animal becomes established in a new habitat

• the cognitive process of establishing a valid proof

foundation
nounn
noun

• the basis on which something is grounded

• an institution supported by an endowment

• lowest support of a structure

• education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge

• the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

• a woman's undergarment worn to give shape to the contours of the body

• the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new

inauguration
nounn
noun

• the act of starting a new operation or practice

• the ceremonial induction into a position

inception
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events

initiation
nounn
noun

• a formal entry into an organization or position or office

• the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new

• wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge

• an act that sets in motion some course of events

introduction
nounn
noun

• the act of beginning something new

• the first section of a communication

• formally making a person known to another or to the public

• a basic or elementary instructional text

• a new proposal

• the act of putting one thing into another

• the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new

kickoff
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (football) a kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score

• the time at which something is supposed to begin

• a start given to contestants

launch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck

• the act of propelling with force

verb

• set up or found

• propel with force

• launch for the first time; launch on a maiden voyage

• begin with vigor

• get going; give impetus to

• smoothen the surface of

outset
nounn
noun

• the time at which something is supposed to begin

start
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
noun

• the beginning of anything

• the time at which something is supposed to begin

• a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)

• a sudden involuntary movement

• the act of starting something

• a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game

• a signal to begin (as in a race)

• the advantage gained by beginning early (as in a race)

verb

• take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

• set in motion, cause to start

• depart for someplace

• have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense

• bring into being

• get off the ground

• move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm

• get going or set in motion

• begin or set in motion

• begin work or acting in a certain capacity, office or job

• play in the starting lineup

• have a beginning characterized in some specified way

• begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object

• bulge outward

initiative
nounn
noun

• readiness to embark on bold new ventures

• the first of a series of actions

adjective satellite

• serving to set in motion

opening move
nounn
noun

• the first of a series of actions

Best Hypernyms For FIRST STEP

Here is a list of related hypernyms for first step, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
beginning commencement start inception initiation opening

Alternatives for OPENING

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