Synonyms of get-go

get-go

noun

ˈgit-ˌgō 

variants also git-go

as in beginning

the point at which something begins

from the get-go, their relationship was tumultuous and doomed to fail

Synonyms & Similar Words

• beginning
• start
• inception
• onset
• alpha
• commencement
• outset
• launch
• genesis
• baseline
• dawn
• infancy
• morning
• threshold
• birth
• day one
• kickoff
• nascency
• nascence
• incipiency
• origination
• incipience
• inauguration
• origin
• founding
• initiation
• first base
• arrival
• drawing board
• spring
• creation
• well
• source
• opening
• institution
• emergence
• germ
• debut
• ground zero
• fountain
• childhood
• dawning
• cradle
• square one
• advent
• root
• appearance
• wellspring
• youth
• fountainhead
• seedbed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• end
• conclusion
• ending
• close
• period
• completion
• finish
• stop
• closing
• termination
• omega
• closure
• cessation
• finale
• windup

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of get-go

Just the choice of the gene, CCR5, was a mistake from the get-go. — Paul Knoepfler, STAT, 24 June 2026

Erica has been a steadfast supporter of her big brother from the get-go, and frequently goes to bat for the Knicks on social media. — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026

Advertisement From the get-go, Schumer knew the Democrats needed Maine. — Julia Terruso, Time, 8 June 2026

Her ability to get to the basket has stood out from the get-go. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 3 June 2026