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beginner

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //bɪˈɡɪnɝ// UK //bɪɡˈɪnɐ// be·gin·ner

n. a person who is just starting to learn or do something. You are a beginner when you have little experience and are still learning the basics.

n. a person who has recently started to learn or practice a skill or activity and lacks significant experience.


SIMPLE

She is a beginner at playing the piano.

CONTEXTUAL

The yoga class is designed for beginners who have never practiced before.

COMPLEX

Even seasoned professionals remember their days as beginners, when every small mistake felt like a major failure.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English begynner, equivalent to begin + -er. Cognate with West Frisian begjinner (“beginner”), Dutch beginner (“beginner”), Low German begünner (“beginner”), Danish nybegynder (“beginner, novice”, literally “new-beginner”).

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