beginning
beginning
the point where something starts
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beginning with Russian translation
beginning usage examples
Начало фильма было очень тихим.
The beginning of the film was very quiet.
В начале я чувствовал себя нервно.
At the beginning, I felt nervous.
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beginning synonyms
What's the difference between beginning / start / outset / onset / dawn / inception
the general neutral word for the first point of something
The beginning of the lesson was quiet.
Начало урока было тихим.
more common in everyday speech; can mean the moment something starts or the act of starting
We made a fresh start in January.
В январе мы начали с чистого листа.
formal or written word for the very first stage of something
We agreed on the rules at the outset.
Мы согласовали правила в самом начале.
used especially for events that begin suddenly, often something negative or medical
The onset of winter brought heavy snow.
С наступлением зимы пошёл сильный снег.
literally the first light of day; figuratively the start of a new period
The dawn of a new era had begun.
Наступил рассвет новой эпохи.
formal word for the beginning of something, especially an organization, plan, or idea
The company has grown a lot since its inception.
Компания сильно выросла с момента своего основания.
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How to pronounce beginning and what this word means
beginning translation: начало. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce beginning
/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
beginning translation
начало
beginning examples
The beginning of the film was very quiet.
beginning transcription
/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/, /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
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beginning meaning: what does it mean?
the point where something starts
beginning pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
beginning is pronounced as /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
beginning definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The beginning of the film was very quiet. Translation: Начало фильма было очень тихим.
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