Beginner

Pronunciation: /bɪˈɡɪnər/

Definitions of beginner

noun a person who is new to or inexperienced in a certain skill or activity

Example Sentences

A1 I am a beginner at learning Spanish.

A2 The beginner struggled to keep up with the advanced students in the class.

B1 As a beginner, it's important to start with the basics before moving on to more advanced topics.

B2 The beginner's progress was impressive, quickly moving through the levels of difficulty.

C1 The beginner showed a natural talent for picking up new skills and concepts.

C2 The beginner was able to surpass all expectations and excel in their chosen field.

Examples of beginner in a Sentence

formal The beginner's class will focus on basic techniques and fundamentals.

informal I'm a beginner at playing the guitar, so I'm still learning the chords.

slang Don't worry, we were all beginners once. You'll get the hang of it soon.

figurative As a beginner in the world of business, she was eager to learn and grow.

Grammatical Forms of beginner

• plural: beginners
• comparative: more beginner
• superlative: most beginner
• present tense: beginner
• future tense: will be beginner
• perfect tense: have been beginner
• continuous tense: is being beginner
• singular: beginner
• positive degree: beginner
• infinitive: to begin
• gerund: beginning
• participle: beginning

Origin and Evolution of beginner

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'beginner' originated from the Old French word 'beginant' which came from the Latin word 'incipiens' meaning 'beginning'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'beginner' has retained its original meaning of someone starting or learning something new, but has also come to be used in various contexts beyond just learning, such as referring to someone at the early stages of a career or activity.