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WordBand 5.5–6.5Core (NGSL)
initial
/ɪˈnɪʃəl/
noun1 of 2
existing or occurring at the beginning
- “This sentence was initially added as a translation of another sentence.”Tatoeba
- “Initially, not a single person had faith in you.”Tatoeba
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adjective2 of 2
Chronologically first, early; of or pertaining to the beginning, cause or origin.
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widespreadadjectiveFound or happening in many places or among many people.
upturnnounA change from falling to rising.
stand outPhrasal verbTo be easy to notice because of being different or better.
divergeverbTo separate and go in different directions.
substantiateverbTo prove that a claim is true by giving evidence.
soarverbTo rise quickly to a very high level.
corroborateverbTo support a statement with further independent evidence.
reach a conclusionTo decide after thinking about the facts.
Source: New General Service List (Browne, Culligan & Phillips) (CC BY-SA 4.0); Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0); Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR)