beginning

noun verb adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: be-gin-ning (3)
English Definition

The point in time or space at which something starts

Example Sentence

This is the beginning of a new era.

US IPA /bɪˈɡɪn.ɪŋ/
UK IPA /bɪˈɡɪn.ɪŋ/

Synonyms

start commencement onset origin inception

Antonyms

end conclusion finish