beginning
US /bɪˈɡɪn.ɪŋ/
UK /bɪˈɡɪn.ɪŋ/
1.
the point in time or space at which something starts
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The beginning of the movie was slow, but it got better.
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She's at the beginning of her career.
2.
the first part of something
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Read the instructions from the beginning.
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The book has a strong beginning.