commencements

Noun

• the time at which something is supposed to begin
• an academic exercise in which diplomas are conferred
• the act of starting something
• plural of commencement

Synonyms

beginning, commencement, commencement ceremony, commencement exercise, first, get-go, graduation, graduation exercise, kickoff, offset, outset, showtime, start, starting time

Antonyms

end, finish, middle