in the beginning

prepositional phrase

Pronunciation: ɪn ðə bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ

Definition

At the initial stage or early part of a period, process, or event.

Examples

• In the beginning, the project seemed easy to manage.

• They were very happy in the beginning of their relationship.

• In the beginning, there was nothing but empty space.

Synonyms of in the beginning

Words with a similar meaning to in the beginning:

• first
• initially
• at first
• at the outset

Antonyms of in the beginning

Words with the opposite meaning to in the beginning:

• at the end
• finally

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