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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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The Lakers aren’t the only team beginning the playoffs with an injured star.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Magyar has won a pledge from President Tamás Sulyok to bring forward the formation of the new parliament to the week beginning 4 May.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The drop in prices Friday is just the beginning, said Edward Meir, an analyst at Marex.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

A lot more people discovered Miller near the end of that run than the beginning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

I crossed my arms over my chest, beginning to shiver.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

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