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novice

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈnɑvəs// UK //nˈɒvɪs// novice

n. someone who is new to an activity and has very little experience. You are a novice when you are just starting to learn a skill or hobby.

n. a person who is new to a field or activity and lacks experience. In a religious context, refers to a person who has entered a religious order but has not yet taken final vows.


SIMPLE

The ski slope is perfect for a novice.

CONTEXTUAL

Even a complete novice can learn to bake bread using this simple, step-by-step guide.

COMPLEX

The tournament was divided into two brackets to ensure that every novice had the opportunity to compete against opponents of a similar skill level before facing the masters.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used as a modifier before another noun (e.g., 'a novice programmer').

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