Opposite of the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived
“The staff carried on as if we didn't really exist, and at the conclusion of our dining, we were snidely asked if we enjoyed our meal.”
Opposite of a person's social background or ancestry
“Seven of her progeny were born at the Maddox Farm, but only the two daughters sired by Rosa May's Knight have been tested.”
Opposite of the origin or background of a person in terms of family or nationality
“In those days, I never went anywhere without my trusty camera, so I even recorded it for posterity.”
Opposite of the basic cause, source, or origin of something
“Massive amounts of oil spilled into the ocean and damaged the wildlife and coastline as a consequence of his actions.”
Opposite of the arrival of a notable person or thing
Opposite of a foundation or starting point for further work
“There is a branch of science that has been developed or is developing to study every species of creation.”
Opposite of the source of a river or stream
“The besieged soldiers, using shaving mirrors, heliographed messages to their comrades based at Fort Pearson near the mouth of the river.”
Opposite of a category having attributes in common while differentiated from others by kind, type, or quality
“The debate concerning the unclassifiability of the essay film has continued over the years.”
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