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 children understand—they know exactly who is responsible,” Karin said, beginning to cry.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the letter, the two men thanked those working on their behalf "for encouraging us and seeing this situation not as a tragedy but as the beginning of a new life".

From Barron's

In the letter, the two prisoners thanked those working on their behalf "for encouraging us and seeing this situation not as a tragedy but as the beginning of a new life".

From Barron's

“We didn’t really know anything about the music industry so in the beginning we just let him guide us and develop the sound he wanted for us.”

From Los Angeles Times

Here’s an idea: At the beginning of their junior year, test high-school students against the military’s physical, mental and educational standards to serve.

From The Wall Street Journal

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