Beginning Definition & Meaning
beginning
- adjective
- serving to begin; "the beginning canto of the poem"; "the first verse"
- noun
- the event consisting of the start of something; "the beginning of the war"
- the time at which something is supposed to begin; "they got an early start"; "she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her"
- the first part or section of something; "`It was a dark and stormy night' is a hackneyed beginning for a story"
- the place where something begins, where it springs into being; "the Italian beginning of the Renaissance"; "Jupiter was the origin of the radiation"; "Pittsburgh is the source of the Ohio River"; "communism's Russian root"
- the act of starting something; "he was responsible for the beginning of negotiations"
"Beginning" in song lyrics
See how beginning is used in real songs:
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"Between the end and the beginning"
3 Melancholy Gypsies — Young Man -
"We need a K.M.D. man to uplift the race and bring Kause in the beginning"
3rd Bass — Product of the Environment -
"Everyday is like a new year, a new beginning"
The 49ers f/ DOE — Can You Feel That
Words that rhyme with beginning
Usage tips for "beginning"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "beginning" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for beginning to find words that pair well.