beginner
bih-GIH-nuh
Beginner (noun) means a person who is new to a skill, activity, or subject. Example: “This yoga class is designed for complete beginners.”
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A person who is new to a skill, activity, or subject.
"This yoga class is designed for complete beginners."
"As a beginner, he found the piano keys confusing at first."
How to use beginner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone new to doing something, without much experience yet.
Common pairings
beginner's luck
beginner level
complete beginner
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Etymology
Formed from "begin" plus the agent suffix "-er" — someone who is (just) beginning.
Synonyms
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amateur
newbie
abecedarian
alphabetarian
apprentice
bun
colt
first-timer
fledgling
FNG
fresh meat
freshman
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Rhymes for beginner
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What does “beginner” mean?
The word “beginner” means a person who is new to a skill, activity, or subject. In plain terms, someone new to doing something, without much experience yet.
How do you pronounce “beginner”?
“Beginner” is pronounced bih-GIH-nuh (/bəˈɡɪnɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “beginner” in a sentence?
Here is “beginner” used in a sentence: “This yoga class is designed for complete beginners.”
What is another word for “beginner”?
Words with a similar meaning to “beginner” include amateur, newbie, abecedarian, alphabetarian, apprentice and bun.
What is the opposite of “beginner”?
The opposite of “beginner” — its antonyms — are campaigner, cognoscente, connoisseur, expert and journeyman.
What part of speech is “beginner”?
“Beginner” is a noun.
Is “beginner” a common word?
“Beginner” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
