in the beginning

Definitions

At the initial stage or starting point of a process, event, or period of time.

In the earliest times or at the origin of existence.

Examples

In the beginning, the project seemed like an impossible task to complete.

In the beginning, they were strangers, but they soon became the best of friends.

Synonyms

at the outset initially to start with firstly at the start in the first place

Antonyms

in the end finally at the conclusion ultimately at the finish eventually