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beginning
[ bih-gin-ing ]
noun
- an act or circumstance of entering upon an action or state:
the beginning of hostilities.
Synonyms: , ,
Antonyms:
- the point of time or space at which anything begins:
the beginning of the Christian era; the beginning of the route.
Synonyms: , , , ,
Antonyms:
- the first part:
the beginning of the book; the beginning of the month.
- Often beginnings. the initial stage or part of anything:
the beginnings of science.
- origin; source; first cause:
A misunderstanding about the rent was the beginning of their quarrel.
adjective
- just formed:
a beginning company.
- first; opening:
the beginning chapters of a book.
- basic or introductory:
beginning Spanish.
- learning the fundamentals:
a beginning swimmer.
beginning
/ ²úɪˈɡɪ²Ôɪŋ /
noun
- a start; commencement
- often plural a first or early part or stage
- the place where or time when something starts
- an origin; source
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of beginning1
Example Sentences
“Common Side Effects†is only just beginning to answer these questions, and luckily, the show has been picked up for a second season.
By the late 1970s, the founders’ son, Monty Thomulka, was running the motel, restoring old cars and just beginning to rent the location out occasionally.
The structure that houses 5 Star Bar was constructed at the beginning of the 20th century.
“I’m beginning to think I was put here to tell a bigger truth. Our truth,†they narrate in one of their more grandiose moments.
“From the beginning they were equals, and ‘Yesterday’ wasn’t only just a hit, but the song that more artists covered than any other Beatles song.
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How Do You Spell Beginning?
Spelling tips for beginning
The word beginning is hard to spell for two reasons. It doesn’t simply combine the base word (begin) with the suffix -ing, as is done in other easy-to-remember words that end in -ing, like starting and talking. Also, it can be tempting to use a double g (beggining) instead of a double n.Ìý
How to spell beginning: To spell beginning, you take the base word begin and add an n at the end. Then, add the suffix -ing. Why do you need an extra n? Because you should begin right Now.
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