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Beginner
Sounds like
bihginer
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Simple meaning
What does Beginner mean?
A beginner is someone who is new at something.
Dictionary definition
A person who is just starting to learn or do something.
Example sentences
Beginner in a sentence
easy
The beginner learned how to hold the guitar.
medium
This class is helpful for a beginner who wants to learn coding.
hard
Even a beginner can improve quickly with clear instructions and steady practice.
Synonyms
Words like Beginner
noviceUse for someone who is new to a skill or activity.
learnerUse for someone who is learning something.
Antonyms
Opposite words
expertUse for someone with a lot of skill or knowledge.
professionalUse for someone trained or paid to do something well.
Word family
Beginner word family
Base word
begin
noun
beginner
A person who is just starting.
noun
beginning
The start of something.
verb
began
Past tense of begin.
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Practice 1
What does beginner mean?
A beginner is a person who is just starting to learn or do something.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to beginner?
Novice means someone who is new to a skill or activity.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of beginner?
An expert has a lot of skill or knowledge, while a beginner is just starting.
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