POLE POSITION Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase pole position. (close relations)
Definition of POLE POSITION
Best Alternative Words for POLE POSITION
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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 | ||||||||
first | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • preceding all others in time or space or degree • highest in pitch or chief among parts or voices or instruments or orchestra sections noun • the first or highest in an ordering or series • the first element in a countable series • the time at which something is supposed to begin • the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate) • an honours degree of the highest class • the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving adverb • before anything else • the initial time • before another in time, space, or importance • prominently forward adjective satellite • serving to begin • ranking above all others • serving to set in motion | ||||||||
forefront | nounn | |||||||
noun • the part in the front or nearest the viewer • the position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field | ||||||||
foremost | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adverb • prominently forward • before anything else adjective satellite • ranking above all others • preceding all others in spatial position • situated closest to the bow | ||||||||
front | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • relating to or located in the front noun • the side that is forward or prominent • the line along which opposing armies face each other • the outward appearance of a person • the side that is seen or that goes first • a person used as a cover for some questionable activity • a sphere of activity involving effort • (meteorology) the atmospheric phenomenon created at the boundary between two different air masses • the immediate proximity of someone or something • the part of something that is nearest to the normal viewer • a group of people with a common ideology who try together to achieve certain general goals verb • be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to • confront bodily | ||||||||
head | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains • a single domestic animal • that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason • a person who is in charge • the front of a military formation or procession • the pressure exerted by a fluid • the top of something • the source of water from which a stream arises • (grammar) the word in a grammatical constituent that plays the same grammatical role as the whole constituent • the tip of an abscess (where the pus accumulates) • the length or height based on the size of a human or animal head • a dense cluster of flowers or foliage • the educator who has executive authority for a school • an individual person • a user of (usually soft) drugs • a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea) • a rounded compact mass • the foam or froth that accumulates at the top when you pour an effervescent liquid into a container • the part in the front or nearest the viewer • a difficult juncture • forward movement • a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer • the subject matter at issue • a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about • the rounded end of a bone that fits into a rounded cavity in another bone to form a joint • that part of a skeletal muscle that is away from the bone that it moves • (computer science) a tiny electromagnetic coil and metal pole used to write and read magnetic patterns on a disk • (usually plural) the obverse side of a coin that usually bears the representation of a person's head • the striking part of a tool • (nautical) a toilet on board a boat or ship • a projection out from one end • a membrane that is stretched taut over a drum • oral stimulation of the genitals verb • to go or travel towards • be in charge of • travel in front of; go in advance of others • be the first or leading member of (a group) and excel • direct the course; determine the direction of travelling • take its rise • be in the front of or on top of • form a head or come or grow to a head • remove the head of | ||||||||
inauguration | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of starting a new operation or practice • the ceremonial induction into a position | ||||||||
initial | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the first letter of a word (especially a person's name) adjective satellite • occurring at the beginning verb • mark with one's initials | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
leading | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way noun • the activity of leading • thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing adjective satellite • indicating the most important performer or role • greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement • having the leading position or higher score in a contest | ||||||||
maiden | nounn | |||||||
noun • an unmarried girl (especially a virgin) • (cricket) an over in which no runs are scored adjective satellite • serving to set in motion | ||||||||
onset | nounn | |||||||
noun • the beginning or early stages • (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
outset | nounn | |||||||
noun • the time at which something is supposed to begin | ||||||||
premier | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom • the person who is head of government (in several countries) adjective satellite • first in rank or degree • preceding all others in time verb • be performed for the first time • perform a work for the first time | ||||||||
primary | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary noun • a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen • one of the main flight feathers projecting along the outer edge of a bird's wing • (astronomy) a celestial body (especially a star) relative to other objects in orbit around it • coil forming the part of an electrical circuit such that changing current in it induces a current in a neighboring circuit adjective satellite • not derived from or reducible to something else; basic • most important element • of or being the essential or basic part | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
threshold | nounn | |||||||
noun • the starting point for a new state or experience • the smallest detectable sensation • the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close • the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway • a region marking a boundary | ||||||||