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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novices

Record labels, music publishers and tech startups are already tangled in lawsuits over AI platforms that allow at-home novices to create songs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

They include novices straight out of education, laid-off construction workers and barbecue business owners seeking new inspiration.

From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 8, 2026

Veteran mountaineers and Everest novices were among those who reached the summit in the last week, and many of them also set new benchmarks with their climbs.

From BBC ● May 22, 2026

The meal was served by three novices, well-scrubbed girls of good birth between the ages of twelve and sixteen.

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