kickoff

The word “kickoff” has 2 syllables: kick-off.

It's pronounced as /ˈkɪkˌɔf/.


What is synonym and antonym for kickoff?

In the thesaurus, “kickoff” has 21 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for kickoff along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for kickoff

  • alpha
  • begin
  • beginning
  • buy it
  • check out
  • commence
  • commencement
  • die
  • fall
  • found
  • get going
  • get off
  • inception
  • launch
  • onset
  • open
  • pass away
  • perish
  • set about
  • start
  • step out

Antonyms for kickoff

  • be
  • breathe
  • cease
  • close
  • come to
  • completion
  • conclude
  • conclusion
  • end
  • ending
  • finish
  • live
  • period
  • stop
  • terminate

Meanings of kickoff

  • noun
    1. The opening kick of each half of a game of football.
    2. (by extension) the opening sequence of any event.

Example Sentences

  • The kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. at the stadium.
  • Before the kickoff, the players gathered in the locker room for a final pep talk.
  • The company's annual conference will mark the kickoff of its new marketing campaign.
  • We're expecting a big turnout for the kickoff event of our charity fundraiser.
  • The kickoff of the school year is always an exciting time for students and teachers alike.

On this page you'll find 36 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to kickoff, such as: alpha, be, begin, beginning, breathe, buy it, cease.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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