Beginners: meaning, definitions and examples

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beginners

 

[ bɪˈɡɪnərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

language learning

People who are new to a particular activity or field and are just starting to learn and develop their skills.

Synonyms

newcomers, novices, rookies

Examples of usage

  • Beginners often feel overwhelmed by the amount of information they need to learn.
  • She is teaching a class for beginners in photography.
  • I recommend this book for beginners in programming.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

A person who is new to a sport or activity and is in the early stages of learning and practicing it.

Synonyms

amateurs, newbies, novices

Examples of usage

  • The beginners in the swimming class are working on their basic strokes.
  • As a beginner, he is still getting used to the rules of the game.
  • They organized a special event for the beginners to introduce them to the sport.
Context #3 | Noun

music

Someone who is just starting to learn to play a musical instrument or is new to musical performance.

Synonyms

learners, newbies, novices

Examples of usage

  • The music school offers classes for beginners in piano.
  • She performed in front of an audience for the first time as a beginner.

Translations

Translations of the word "beginners" in other languages:

🇵🇹 principiantes

🇮🇳 शुरुआती

🇩🇪 Anfänger

🇮🇩 pemula

🇺🇦 початківці

🇵🇱 początkujący

🇯🇵 初心者 (しょしんしゃ)

🇫🇷 débutants

🇪🇸 principiantes

🇹🇷 başlangıç seviyesindekiler

🇰🇷 초보자 (choboja)

🇸🇦 مبتدئين

🇨🇿 začátečníci

🇸🇰 začiatočníci

🇨🇳 初学者 (chū xué zhě)

🇸🇮 začetniki

🇮🇸 byrjendur

🇰🇿 бастаушылар

🇬🇪 დამწყებნი

🇦🇿 başlayanlar

🇲🇽 principiantes

Etymology

The word 'beginner' originated from the Old English word 'beginnere', meaning 'one who begins'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to refer to someone who is new to a particular activity or field and is just starting to learn and develop their skills. The concept of beginners is universal across different domains, from sports to music to language learning, as individuals embark on their journeys of learning and growth.

See also: begin, beginner, beginning.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,827, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.