Beginning: meaning, definitions and examples

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beginning

[ bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ ]

^{Context #1}

start

The point in time or space at which something starts.

Synonyms

commencement, onset, start

Examples of usage

The beginning of a new era
Let's start at the beginning

^{Context #2}

first part

The first part or section of something.

Synonyms

introduction, opening, start

Examples of usage

The beginning of a book
She read the beginning and the end of the story

^{Context #3}

origin

The origin or source of something.

Synonyms

genesis, origin, source

Examples of usage

The beginning of the universe
They traced the beginning of the problem to a misunderstanding

Translations

Translations of the word "beginning" in other languages:

🇵🇹 início

🇮🇳 शुरुआत

🇩🇪 Anfang

🇮🇩 awal

🇺🇦 початок

🇵🇱 początek

🇯🇵 始まり (hajimari)

🇫🇷 début

🇪🇸 comienzo

🇹🇷 başlangıç

🇰🇷 시작 (sijak)

🇸🇦 بداية (bidaya)

🇨🇿 začátek

🇸🇰 začiatok

🇨🇳 开始 (kāishǐ)

🇸🇮 začetek

🇮🇸 byrjun

🇰🇿 бастау

🇬🇪 დასაწყისი (dasats'q'isi)

🇦🇿 başlanğıc

🇲🇽 comienzo

Word origin

The word 'beginning' originated from the Old English word 'beginnan', which means 'to attempt'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the initial point of something. The concept of beginnings has been significant in various cultures and religions, symbolizing new starts, creation, and hope.