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beginning

 

[ bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

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 | Noun

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 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

See also: begin, beginner, beginners.

Word Frequency Rank

At #630 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.