initial
gb/ɪnˈɪʃəl/ us/ɪnˈɪʃəl/
A2
Inglés
~ 1800
kezdeti, első, kezdőbetű, monogram
B1
1
Patrón de uso:
the initial [stage/phase/plan]
The initial phase of the project went smoothly.
A projekt kezdeti szakasza zökkenőmentesen zajlott.
Her initial reaction was one of surprise.
Az első reakciója a meglepetés volt.
We made some changes to the initial plan before starting.
The initial design needed several improvements.
His initial response was cautious but positive.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The initial plan was simple.
A kezdeti terv egyszerű volt.
My initial feeling was happy.
Kezdetben boldognak éreztem magam.
We met in the initial class.
This is the initial step in the game.
The initial test was easy.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'initial' with 'first' in everyday speech; 'initial' is more formal and often used in written or professional contexts.
Significado
Happening at the start
Colocaciones
initial stage
|initial phase
|initial plan
|initial reaction
|initial steps
Sinónimos
first (More general and informal; can refer to order without implying a process or sequence.)
|
early (Suggests occurring near the beginning, often in a broader time frame.)
Antónimos
final (Refers to the last stage or part of something, opposite of beginning.)
|
subsequent (Refers to something that happens after the initial stage.)
Temas
time
|process
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Happening at the start of something.
Occurring at the beginning of something.
SUSTANTIVO
A2
2
Patrón de uso:
to write one's initials
Please write your initials at the bottom of each page.
Kérjük, írja a monogramját minden oldal aljára.
The bag had her initials embroidered on it.
A táskára a monogramját hímezték.
His initials are carved into the tree.
I forgot to put my initials on the form.
The company logo includes the founder's initials.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
My initials are J.S.
A monogramom J. S.
Please write your initials here.
Kérjük, írja ide a monogramját.
He put his initials on the paper.
The cup has my initials on it.
I see your initials on this book.
Error frecuente:
Some learners confuse 'initials' (plural) with 'signature'; initials are just the first letters, not the full name.
Significado
First letter of a name
Colocaciones
write initials
|sign with initials
|engrave initials
Sinónimos
monogram (A design made by combining initials, usually decorative.)
Temas
language
|writing
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definición
The first letter of a name or word.
The first letter of a word, especially a person's name.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
initial
AFI
GB/ɪnˈɪʃəl/
US/ɪnˈɪʃəl/
Sílabas y acento
ini - tial (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tial)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: initial
Noun
- Base: initial
- Plural: initials
Familia de palabras
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
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- Her initial reaction was to laugh.
- My initial reaction to the news was shock.