beginning

[bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ]

beginning Definition

• 1. the point in time or space at which something starts
• 2. the first part or section of something

Using beginning: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "beginning" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The beginning of the movie was very exciting.

• Example

  I want to start at the beginning of the book.

• Example

  The beginning of the school year is always busy.

• Example

  The beginning of the end came when he lost his job.

beginning Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for beginning

• start
• commencement
• onset
• initiation
• outset

Antonyms for beginning

• end
• conclusion
• termination

Idioms Using beginning

• beginning of the end

  the start of a series of events that will lead to the end of something

  Example

  The company's financial troubles marked the beginning of the end for the business.

• beginning to see the light

  to start to understand or realize something

  Example

  After studying for hours, I'm finally beginning to see the light on this difficult topic.

• get off to a good/bad beginning

  to start well or poorly

  Example

  The team got off to a bad beginning with two early losses in the season.

Phrases with beginning

• in the beginning

  at the start of a period of time or sequence of events

  Example

  In the beginning, she struggled with the new job, but eventually got the hang of it.

• from the beginning

  starting at the initial point or stage of something

  Example

  He knew from the beginning that he wanted to be a doctor.

• new beginning

  a fresh start or opportunity to do something different

  Example

  After the divorce, she saw it as a chance for a new beginning and moved to a new city.

Origins of beginning

from Old English 'beginnan', meaning 'to begin'

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Summary: beginning in Brief

The term 'beginning' [bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ] refers to the starting point of something, whether in time or space. It can also denote the first part or section of something, as in 'I want to start at the beginning of the book.' The phrase 'in the beginning' refers to the start of a period or sequence, while 'from the beginning' denotes starting at the initial point. Idioms like 'beginning of the end' and 'beginning to see the light' add depth to the term.