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beginning

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/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/ · be-gin-ning

The point in time or space at which something starts.

Meanings

nounformal

The point in time or space at which something starts.

وقت یا جگہ کا وہ نقطہ جہاں کچھ شروع ہوتا ہے۔

آغاز

aaghaz

Formal: آغاز

Synonyms

startcommencementinceptionشروعاتابتداءچلو

Antonyms

endconclusionfinishختماختتامتمام

Common Collocations

  • beginning of the year
  • new beginning
  • at the beginning

Example Sentences

At the beginning of the movie, the characters are introduced.

فلم کے آغاز میں، کرداروں کا تعارف ہوتا ہے۔

Film ke aaghaz mein, kirdaron ka taaruf hota hai.

The beginning of spring is a beautiful time.

بہار کا آغاز ایک خوبصورت وقت ہے۔

Bahar ka aaghaz ek khoobsurat waqt hai.

I always write my goals at the beginning of the year.

میں ہمیشہ سال کے آغاز میں اپنے اہداف لکھتا ہوں۔

Main hamesha saal ke aaghaz mein apne ahdaf likhta hoon.

Easily Confused With

begin:Begin is the verb form meaning to start something, whereas beginning is the noun form that refers to the initial point.

Word Family

begin
verbشروع کرنا
began
verbشروع ہوا
begun
verbشروع کیا گیا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'begin' as the first step towards your goal.

Imagine a sunrise symbolizing a new beginning.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "beginnan" — to begin, to commence

First known use: 14th century

The word 'beginning' has been used since at least the 14th century, derived from Old English. Its usage has evolved to signify the start of an event or process.