noun

beginning

bih-GIHN-ihng

noun

The point or period at which something starts.

"The beginning of the film is a bit slow."

"They fell in love at the beginning of the summer."

How to Use Beginning

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe start of something.

Common pairings

from the beginning the beginning of time a fresh beginning

beginnings plural

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The _____ of the film is a bit slow.

From Middle English biginning, simply "begin" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ing."

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birth font fount inauguration initiation launch spring springtime origination onset youth conclusion