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beginner
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be·gin·ner

noun \bi-ˈgi-nər, bē-\

Definition of BEGINNER

: one that begins something; especially : an inexperienced person
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Examples of BEGINNER

  1. <although our son is only a beginner at swimming, he is making excellent progress>

First Known Use of BEGINNER

14th century

Related to BEGINNER

Synonyms
abecedarian, apprentice, babe, colt, cub, fledgling, freshman, greenhorn, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, novice, novitiate, punk, recruit, rook, rookie, tenderfoot, tyro, virgin
Antonyms
old hand, old-timer, vet, veteran

Rhymes with BEGINNER

blood thinner, breadwinner, prizewinner, shore dinner, web spinner

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