Definitions and Examples of amateur, novice, beginner
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A person who engages in an activity for pleasure rather than for financial benefit or professional reasons.
Example
He was an amateur photographer who enjoyed taking pictures as a hobby.
A person who is new to a particular activity or field and lacks experience or knowledge.
Example
She was a novice at playing the piano and had only taken a few lessons.
beginner
A person who is starting to learn a new activity or skill and has little or no experience.
Example
He was a beginner at skiing and had never been on the slopes before.
Key Differences: amateur vs novice vs beginner
- 1Amateur refers to someone who engages in an activity for pleasure rather than for financial benefit or professional reasons.
- 2Novice describes someone who is new to a particular activity or field and lacks experience or knowledge.
- 3Beginner refers to someone who is starting to learn a new activity or skill and has little or no experience.
Effective Usage of amateur, novice, beginner
- 1Education: Use these antonyms to describe different levels of proficiency in a subject or skill.
- 2Sports: Use these antonyms to describe different levels of experience in a sport or physical activity.
- 3Music: Use these antonyms to describe different levels of skill in playing a musical instrument.
Remember this!
The antonyms of virtuoso are amateur, novice, and beginner. These words describe someone who is not skilled or experienced in a particular activity or field. Use these antonyms to describe different levels of proficiency in a subject or skill, different levels of experience in a sport or physical activity, or different levels of skill in playing a musical instrument.
