beginning
|be/gin/ning|
A1
/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
(begin)
start
Etymology
Etymology Information
'beginning' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'beginnan,' where 'be-' meant 'thoroughly' and 'ginnan' meant 'to open or cut.'
Historical Evolution
'beginnan' transformed into the Middle English word 'beginnen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'beginning.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to open or start something,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the start or first part of something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the point in time or space at which something starts.
The beginning of the book was captivating.
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Noun 2
the first part or earliest stage of something.
In the beginning, the project seemed daunting.
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