beginning

US /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

UK /bɪˈgɪnɪŋ/

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noun

  • The initial stage or part of something.
  • The point in time or space at which something starts.
  • First part of an action or task
  • A person who is inexperienced in a skill or field.
  • The first part of a written work.
  • The initial stage or part of something.
  • The source or origin of something.
  • The point in time or space at which something starts.

verb

  • To do the first part of an action; to start
  • The act of starting something.

other

  • Starting to happen or exist.
  • Starting to do or undertake something.
  • To start or commence an action or event.

other

  • Starting to do or undertake.
  • Starting to do or undertake something.
  • To initiate or start something.

adjective

  • Relating to the start or commencement of something.
  • That initiates or commences something.

adverb

  • At the start or commencement of something.

Examples

In the beginning I found the course very difficult.

That holiday together was the beginning of the end of our friendship.