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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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I recently retired from a career where I had the privilege of working with many highly talented and motivated young women and men at the beginning of their careers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Dubois declined a fist bump in their first face-off in February and the hostility continued when they met again this week, with the verbal exchanges beginning within minutes.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

But a more cautionary story is beginning to emerge as investors wonder if the momentum is sustainable.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

At the end of Season 1, beginning of Season 2, we knew we were heading toward that moment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Noticing my expression, Callaway flashed what I was beginning to think of as his signature smile.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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