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novices

NOUN

person just learning something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beginner learner neophyte newcomer pupil trainee

STRONG

amateur apprentice colt convert cub fledgling greenhorn gremlin mark novitiate plebe postulant prentice probationer proselyte punk recruit rookie starter student tenderfoot

WEAK

first of May know from nothing new kid on the block

Antonyms

STRONG

expert professional teacher

Example Sentences

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ETFs like these are easy for novices to work with and often have low fees.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

He said the company had introduced more than 5,000 novices to the sport.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Maybe we need a new securities test, or at least a way to tip off novices about whether they’re building wealth or betting it.

From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025

Alisa Bovino, a New Jersey-based home design influencer known for her Facebook Marketplace prowess, suggests novices begin by setting a minimum price for their efforts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025

The novices who attended her reported that she spent a third of her waking hours with her son, another third in prayer, and the rest in her tub.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin