Pronunciation: /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
noun the point in time or space at which something starts
A1 In the beginning, the story was simple and easy to follow.
A2 At the beginning of the movie, the main character faces a difficult decision.
B1 The beginning of the project was marked by a lot of enthusiasm and energy.
B2 The beginning of the book sets the tone for the rest of the story.
C1 The beginning of the conference was filled with anticipation and excitement.
C2 From the beginning, it was clear that this project would be a challenging one.
verb to start; to commence
A1 I am beginning to learn how to cook.
A2 She is beginning to understand the importance of saving money.
B1 The company is beginning to implement new policies for employee training.
B2 After years of practice, he is beginning to master the art of playing the guitar.
C1 The government is beginning to address the issue of climate change on a global scale.
C2 As a seasoned professional, she is beginning to mentor younger colleagues in the industry.
adjective initial; first
A1 At the beginning of the movie, the main character is introduced.
A2 She is a beginning student of French, so she knows only a few basic phrases.
B1 In the beginning stages of the project, we focused on research and planning.
B2 The beginning chapters of the book set the stage for the rest of the story.
C1 The beginning of the concert was marked by a spectacular light show.
C2 His beginning efforts in the field of medicine eventually led to groundbreaking discoveries.
formal At the beginning of the project, we outlined all the key milestones and deliverables.
informal We should probably start from the beginning and go over all the details again.
slang Let's go back to square one and start from the beginning.
figurative The beginning of a new chapter in my life filled me with excitement and anticipation.
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