beginner — a person who is starting to learn or do something for the first time
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is starting to learn or do something for the first time
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈɡɪnər/
Example Sentences
- Don't worry, even Mozart was a beginner once!
- The beginner's yoga class was full of people falling over.
- As a beginner driver, she checked her mirrors every five seconds.
beginner
NOUN[/bɪˈɡɪnər/]
a person who is starting to learn or do something for the first time
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word emerged in the 14th century from Middle English, formed by combining the verb 'begin' (to start or commence) with the agent suffix '-er' (one who performs an action). It originally denoted a person who initiates or opens the door to something new.
Breakdown
begin (to start) + -er (one who; agent suffix). The suffix '-er' transforms the verb into a noun describing a person who begins or initiates an action.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Don't worry, even Mozart was a beginner once!”
“The beginner's yoga class was full of people falling over.”
“As a beginner driver, she checked her mirrors every five seconds.”
“The cooking show is perfect for beginners who can barely boil water.”
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