beginner

beginner

noun

Definition of BEGINNER

a person who is just starting out in a field of activity <although our son is only a beginner at swimming, he is making excellent progress>

Synonyms abecedarian, apprentice, babe, colt, cub, fledgling, freshman, greenhorn, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, novice, novitiate, punk, recruit, rook, rookie, tenderfoot, tyro, virgin

Related Words boot; amateur, dabbler, dilettante; learner, student, trainee; candidate, entrant, probationer

Near Antonyms expert, master, pro, professional

Antonyms old hand, old-timer, vet, veteran