Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The start or initial part of something.
Beginning
/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/Synonyms:
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Examples:
I woke up at the beginning of the day.The movie gets better after the beginning scene.
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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