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noun be·gin·ning \bi-ˈgi-niŋ, bē-\
: the point or time at which something begins : a starting point
: the first part of something
beginnings : an early stage or period
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2
: the first part
4
: a rudimentary stage or early period —usually used in plural
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First Known Use of BEGINNING
12th century
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2beginning
adjective
: involving or learning about the simple or basic parts of a subject
Full Definition of BEGINNING
1
: just starting out <a beginning writer>
2
a : being first or the first part <the beginning chapters> b : introductory <beginning chemistry>
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First Known Use of BEGINNING
1576
Related to BEGINNING
- Synonyms
- preliminary, introductory, precursory, prefatory, prelim, prelusive, preparative, preparatory, primary
- Antonyms
- advanced
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beginning
noun be·gin·ning \bi-ˈgi-niŋ\
Definition of BEGINNING for Kids
1
: the point at which something begins <the beginning of the year>
2
: the first part <the beginning of the song>
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