B2adjectivework
US/ɪˈnɪʃ.əl/
UK/ɪˈnɪʃ.əl/
happening at the beginning; first
In context
My initial reaction was shock, but then I started to laugh.
The initial cost is high, but you save money in the long run.
After the initial excitement, the team settled into a normal routine.
Words that go with initial
adjective + noun
- initial stagesThe project is still in its initial stages.
- initial reactionHer initial reaction to the news was disbelief.
- initial costThe initial cost of solar panels has fallen a lot.
- initial resultsInitial results from the trial look very promising.
- initial investmentYou can start this business with a small initial investment.
- initial responseThe initial response from customers has been positive.