Hypernym

change of state 1

noun

the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics

Instance_Hypernym

Creation 5

noun

(theology) God's act of bringing the universe into existence

start 5

noundomain: activity

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

the act of starting something

Examples

1.he was responsible for the beginning of negotiations

Synonyms

beginning 5
the act of starting something
commencement 3
the act of starting something

Antonym

finish 9

noun

the act of finishing

Derivationally related form

start 1

verb

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

start 2

verb

set in motion, cause to start

start 11

verb

play in the starting lineup

start 5

verb

bring into being

start 6

verb

get off the ground

Hyponym

springboard 2

noun

a beginning from which an enterprise is launched

activation 3

noun

making active and effective (as a bomb)

attack 6

noun

a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase

constitution 2

noun

the act of forming or establishing something

introduction 1

noun

the act of beginning something new

Instance_Hyponym

Creation 5

noun

(theology) God's act of bringing the universe into existence