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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She said she would be particularly focused on January price data, which will be released next month, because businesses often reset prices at the beginning of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We knew that, in a way, that was the beginning of the end," she said.

From BBC

A window during which it could nominate director candidates is set to open at the beginning of next month.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a speech Wednesday, Merz conceded that "the situation of the German economy at the beginning of 2026 is very critical in many areas".

From Barron's

With that in mind, it’s worth revisiting several prior stock selections that, after periods of consolidation or pullback, are beginning to flash signs of renewed potential.

From Barron's

beginning

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