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beginning

[bih-gin-ing] / bɪˈgɪn ɪŋ /
NOUN
start of an event or action
Synonyms
STRONGEST
birth creation dawn inauguration inception introduction onset opening outset starting point top
STRONG
alpha basis blastoff commencement dawning genesis induction infancy initiation installation kickoff opener origin origination preface prelude presentation rise root rudiment source spring takeoff threshold
WEAK
day one point of departure square one
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conclusion death end ending finish
STRONG
close completion effect epilogue finale result termination
WEAK
consummation goal outcome
NOUN
origin, cause
Synonyms
STRONGEST
birth heart
STRONG
antecedent conception egg embryo font fount fountain fountainhead generation genesis germ principle resource root seed stem well
Antonyms
STRONG
end
WEAK
completion conclusion consummation ending finish goal outcome result termination

Example Sentences

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The series centres on two detectives finding a new beginning after they are thrust together by circumstance.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Cooke admitted to cheating on Batula at the beginning of their relationship, but the two continued dating, went into business together and eventually married in 2021.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Leavitt, who is pregnant, is set to take leave beginning in May.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Nead: At the beginning of influencer marketing, we could charge the most for anyone from the “Bachelor” franchise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

He asked a series of nineteen questions, beginning, “Are you a happy Spirit?”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.