CEFR A2

initial

adjective, noun

Meaning

Happening at the beginning of a process or sequence of events.

Examples

The initial phase of the project involved extensive research.
She made an initial deposit to secure the apartment.

Synonyms: first, original, preliminary, inaugural

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initial (A2)

adjective, noun

Pronunciation: /ɪˈnɪʃəl/

Definition

Happening at the beginning of a process or sequence of events.

Examples

The initial phase of the project involved extensive research.
She made an initial deposit to secure the apartment.
His initial thoughts on the proposal were negative.

How to Use initial

initial deposit (collocation): The first payment made when buying something or renting property. — "A 10% initial deposit is required to reserve the car."
initial thoughts (collocation): The first ideas or opinions someone has about something. — "My initial thoughts on the movie were mixed."

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