beginning

/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

nounadjectivebe · gin · ning

Think: “I BEGIN, then add NING” — begin + ning = beginning.

Yes, it's beginning. Remember it has two n’s in the middle: begi**nn**ing (double n before -ing).

Definitions

  1. nounthe start or first part of something; the point where something begins
  2. nounthe early stage of a process or period of time
  3. adjectiveat an early stage; just starting (often used before a noun)

Examples

  • “At the beginning of the book, the main character moves to a new town.”
  • “The beginning of the school year can feel exciting and a little scary.”
  • “She is a beginning guitarist, but she practices every day.”

Synonyms

startopeningonsetcommencementdawn

Antonyms

endfinishconclusion

Translations

ES comienzoPT começoFR début

Common misspellings

begginingbeginingbeginninggbegginning

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