initial
gb/ɪnˈɪʃəl/ us/ɪnˈɪʃəl/
A2
إنجليزي
~ 1800
المعاني
0 معنى
adjective
B1
property
1
Happening at the start
Happening at the start of something.
نمط الاستخدام:
the initial [stage/phase/plan]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'initial' with 'first' in everyday speech; 'initial' is more formal and often used in written or professional contexts.
مرادفات
first (More general and informal; can refer to order without implying a process or sequence.)
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early (Suggests occurring near the beginning, often in a broader time frame.)
أضداد
final (Refers to the last stage or part of something, opposite of beginning.)
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subsequent (Refers to something that happens after the initial stage.)
تراكيب شائعة
initial stage
|initial phase
|initial plan
|initial reaction
|initial steps
مواضيع
time
|process
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The initial phase of the project went smoothly.
- Her initial reaction was one of surprise.
- We made some changes to the initial plan before starting.
- The initial design needed several improvements.
- His initial response was cautious but positive.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- The initial plan was simple.
- My initial feeling was happy.
- We met in the initial class.
- This is the initial step in the game.
- The initial test was easy.
اسم
A2
entity
2
First letter of a name
The first letter of a name or word.
نمط الاستخدام:
to write one's initials
غلطة شائعة:
Some learners confuse 'initials' (plural) with 'signature'; initials are just the first letters, not the full name.
مرادفات
monogram (A design made by combining initials, usually decorative.)
تراكيب شائعة
write initials
|sign with initials
|engrave initials
مواضيع
language
|writing
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- Please write your initials at the bottom of each page.
- The bag had her initials embroidered on it.
- His initials are carved into the tree.
- I forgot to put my initials on the form.
- The company logo includes the founder's initials.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- My initials are J.S.
- Please write your initials here.
- He put his initials on the paper.
- The cup has my initials on it.
- I see your initials on this book.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
initial
IPA
GB/ɪnˈɪʃəl/
US/ɪnˈɪʃəl/
المقاطع والنبر
ini - tial (٢ مقاطع)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tial)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
- Base: initial
Noun
- Base: initial
- Plural: initials
عيلة الكلمة
Forms
initials
noun
Core family
initially
adverb B1
Related words
initialize
verb
initialization
noun
Negative and opposite forms
final
adjective A2
Advanced or less common
initiate
verb B2
initiation
noun B2
تعبيرات
initial public offering
1/ɪnˈɪʃəl pˈʌblɪk ˈɔfɚɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
First sale of company shares
When a company sells its stock to the public for the first time.
أمثلة
- The company raised millions through its initial public offering.
- Many investors are excited about the upcoming initial public offering.
initial public offering
1/ɪnˈɪʃəl pˈʌblɪk ˈɔfɚɪŋ/
fixed phrase
business
first sale of stock publicly
The first time a company sells shares on the stock market.
أمثلة
- The startup is planning an initial public offering next year.
- The initial public offering valued the company at over $2 billion.
- After its initial public offering, the company faced stricter reporting rules.
initial reaction
1/ɪnˈɪʃəl ɹiˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
First response to something
The first feeling or thought you have about something.
أمثلة
- Her initial reaction was to laugh.
- My initial reaction to the news was shock.