beginning — The point in time or space at which something starts; the first part or earliest stage of something.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The point in time or space at which something starts; the first part or earliest stage of something.
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My diet lasted exactly three hours from beginning to end.
- Every expert was once a beginning student.
- The beginning of wisdom is admitting you know nothing.
beginning
NOUN[/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/]
The point in time or space at which something starts; the first part or earliest stage of something.
The point in time or space at which something starts; the first part or earliest stage of something.
Every beginning sets the world spinning toward winning!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'beginnan' meaning 'to start or commence.' The noun form was created by adding the suffix -ing to the verb 'begin.'
Breakdown
begin (to start) + -ing (noun-forming suffix indicating action or result)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My diet lasted exactly three hours from beginning to end.”
“Every expert was once a beginning student.”
“The beginning of wisdom is admitting you know nothing.”
“I watched the movie from the beginning, but I still don't understand the plot.”
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