What is another word for since the start of?

Pronunciation: [sˈɪns ðə stˈɑːt ɒv] (IPA)

Since the start of is a commonly used phrase, which often precedes a period of time. There are several synonyms that can be used to convey a similar idea. The phrase "from the beginning" could be used to indicate that something has been happening since the start of a particular period. Another alternative is "since the inception of," which implies that something has been happening since the very beginning. Other synonyms include "since the commencement of," "since the initiation of," and "since the advent of." All these phrases communicate the idea of something happening from the start of a particular period, and can be used in place of the phrase "since the start of".

What are the hypernyms for Since the start of?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Since the start of

  • We've killed a million Iraqis since the start of the Gulf war - mostly by blocking humanitarian aid.
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  • Bobby noticed two colorful charts posted on the wall near the refrigerator. The first displayed each kid's grades and major test results since the start of the school year in September. The other was a list of household chores for which each child was responsible. … Some attributed Asian-Americans' success to a conspiracy, but Bobby saw the simple explanation for their achievements everywhere in the Phan house: They tried harder. They embraced the ideals upon which the country had been based — including hard work, honesty, goal-oriented self-denial, and the freedom to be whatever one wanted to be. Ironically, their great success was partly due to the fact that so many born Americans had become cynical about those same ideals.
    Dean Koontz

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