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beginning

Pronunciation: [/bɪˈɡɪn.ɪŋ/]

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beginning: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use beginning in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “time”

(noun) the time or point when something starts or begins. It's the first part of something.

Example

The beginning of the school year is always an exciting time.

Example

The project hit a snag right from the beginning.

Example

When does the beginning of the movie start?

Context: “space”

(noun) the place or point where something starts or originates. It's the starting point or location of something.

Example

The river's source is at the beginning of the mountain range.

Example

The wrong turn took us further away from the beginning of the hiking trail.

Example

Where is the beginning of the maze?

Context: “action”

(verb) to start or initiate something. It's the act of starting something new.

Example

She began her speech by thanking everyone for their support.

Example

He didn't begin his homework until late in the evening.

Example

When did you begin learning how to play the guitar?

How to pronounce beginning

Pronunciation: [/bɪˈɡɪn.ɪŋ/]

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