- present participle of begin.
beginning
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But Ukrainian troops have proved resilient—and that is starting to pay off amid some early signs that the tide of the war is beginning to turn against Moscow.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
In the beginning, it was Pele and Jairzinho, Gerson and Amarildo, the Brazilian boys of 1966, still champions of the world, if only for another month.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
Wednesday’s presale announcement is likely just the beginning of a busy few weeks for GTA fans and Take-Two investors.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
At the beginning of June, the New York-based investment-management company said it was limiting redemptions from its $82 billion Blackstone Private Credit Fund, known as BCRED, to 5% of shares after a rise in requests.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026
Noticing my expression, Callaway flashed what I was beginning to think of as his signature smile.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing beginning
Commonly Misspelled Words, List 3
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Common Core Grade 6, List 3
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Common Core Grade 5, List 3
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
