Definitions

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A third turning point near age 66 marks the beginning of an "early aging" phase, while the final "late aging" stage emerges around age 83.

From Science Daily

Solo EV drivers using California carpool lanes will face ticketing beginning Monday as the perk disappears.

From Los Angeles Times

The Labour MP said the process had been "flawed and farcical from the beginning to the end".

From BBC

Friday’s draw will be televised live on Fox beginning with a pre-draw show at 8:30 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times

Film crews rolled into Knaresborough at the beginning of the year for the making of Sky Original movie Tinsel Town, which also stars actress Rebel Wilson and EastEnders' actor Danny Dyer.

From BBC

beginning

Example Sentences

Related Words