Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The start or initial part of something.
Beginning
/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
Her many beginnings were displayed.
At the beginning of the second month Lady Rowena became ill.
In the beginning Maria wrote every day.
Etymology:
The word beginning originated from Old English beginnan, derived from Germanic roots, where be- signifies thoroughly and ginnan means to cut open or commence.
Usage Statistics:
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