outset Synonyms

commencement beginning kickoff start first opening get-go offset launch showtime starting time initiation threshold inception point of departure started starting early on start-off start-up send-off first moment nascence jump off primordium starting point initial stage very beginning first stage early stage early stages running start square one setoff initial point early days day one blastoff provenance first step source inchoation alpha inauguration head graduation genesis embarkation departure decession