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Synonyms & Antonyms of commencement
the point at which something begins
- there was a large turnout at the commencement of the conference, but the numbers dwindled as it progressed
Synonyms for commencement
Words Related to commencement
Near Antonyms for commencement
- cessation,
- closing,
- closure,
- completion,
- finale,
- finish,
- period,
- stop,
- termination,
- windup
Antonyms for commencement
- close,
- conclusion,
- end,
- ending,
- omega
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