beginning
beginning
the point where something starts
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more common in everyday speech; can mean the moment something starts or the act of starting
We made a fresh start in January.
formal or written word for the very first stage of something
We agreed on the rules at the outset.
used especially for events that begin suddenly, often something negative or medical
The onset of winter brought heavy snow.
literally the first light of day; figuratively the start of a new period
The dawn of a new era had begun.
formal word for the beginning of something, especially an organization, plan, or idea
The company has grown a lot since its inception.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce beginning and what this word means
beginning means beginning. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce beginning
/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
beginning translation
beginning
beginning examples
The beginning of the film was very quiet.
beginning transcription
/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/, /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
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beginning meaning: what does it mean?
the point where something starts
beginning pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
beginning is pronounced as /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
beginning definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The beginning of the film was very quiet. Translation: Начало фильма было очень тихим.
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