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novice

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of novice

a person who is just starting out in a field of activity

a novice chess player

Synonyms of novice

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

Words Related to novice

amateur, dabbler, dilettante

learner, student, trainee

candidate, entrant, probationer

Near Antonyms of novice

expert, master, pro, professional

Antonyms of novice

old hand, old-timer, vet, veteran

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