beginning synonyms

beginning

n.

  1. The origin in point of time or place

    source, outset, day one*; see origin 2.

  2. The origin, thought of as the cause

    germ, heart, antecedent; see origin 3.

  3. The act of beginning

    start, opening, commencement, inception; see origin 1. See syn. study at origin.

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