plural noun
The early stages or starting points of activities, events, or processes.
The beginnings of the project were difficult, but the team stayed focused.
These small steps marked the beginnings of a successful business.
American English
How to pronounce beginnings
nounB1Very common word
bihGIHnihngz
/bɪˈgɪ.nɪŋz/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of beginning
The early stages or starting points of activities, events, or processes.
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plural noun
The first parts of stories, books, movies, periods, or other things.
The beginnings of the novel introduce all the main characters.
The film's beginnings are slow, but the ending is exciting.
Useful expressions
from the first moment or stage
I knew from the beginning that it would be difficult.
in the first part of a period or event
At the beginning of the class, we reviewed the homework.
a fresh start, especially after a difficult time
The new job gave her a new beginning.