beginning
Translation
beginning, start
Examples
This is the beginning of the story.
This is the beginning of the story.
I read the book from beginning to end.
I read the book from beginning to end.
In the beginning, there was nothing.
In the beginning, there was nothing.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the first part of (sth.) This is the beginning of the story.
from beginning to end from the start to the finish I read the book from beginning to end.
in/at the beginning at the start In the beginning, there was nothing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: start, commencement, outset; Antonyms: end, finish, conclusion
Etymology
From the verb 'begin' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ing'. The act of beginning.
Memory Tips
Remember this as the '-ing' form of the verb 'begin' used as a noun. It's the 'start' of something.