Pronunciation

/bɪˈɡɪn/

Definitions

• Verb: To start, commence, or initiate something. For example: “The meeting began at 10 am.”
• Noun: The starting point or the initial stage of something. For example: “The beginning of the story is quite intriguing.”
• Adverb: Expressing the manner in which an action starts. For example: “She began her presentation calmly.”

Phrases

• “Beginning of the year” refers to the start of a calendar year.
• “To begin with” is used to introduce a point or topic.
• “Begin anew” means to start afresh or restart.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “After the break, they began discussing the agenda.”
• Noun: “The book’s beginning was a cliffhanger that left readers eager to continue.”
• Adverb: “She began singing softly, then gradually increased her volume.”

Synonyms

• Commence
• Start
• Initiate
• Launch
• Set out
• Kick off
• Open

Antonyms

• End
• Finish
• Terminate
• Cease
• Stop