beginner

pronunciation

How to pronounce beginner in British English: UK [bɪˈɡɪnə(r)] word uk audio image

How to pronounce beginner in American English: US [bɪˈɡɪnər] word us audio image

Noun:

someone new to a field or activity
a person who founds or establishes some institution

Word Origin

beginner (n.): early 14c., "founder," agent noun from begin. Meaning "novice" is from late 15c. Beginner's luck is from 1897.

Synonym

n.

inventor father deviser author founder inaugurator architect originator initiator creator

n.

neophyte boy rookie tenderfoot trainee greenhorn recruit novitiate raw newcomer amateur abecedarian freshman catechumen learner virgin initiate apprentice new tiro novice

Antonym

n.

Example

1. We 've compiled a list of beginner 's books to choose from .

2. Spiegel : can you distinguish a beginner from a veteran runner ?

3. Callaway has just launched gems , a range of beginner 's clubs designed for women .

4. If you 're a beginner and not entirely confident with your english , this is where I would start .

5. When you first started running , you may have followed a beginner training schedule to learn how to run and help you stay motivated .

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