beginner
bɪˈɡɪnər
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Definition of beginner - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

noviceperson new to an activity or field
  • She is a beginner in playing the guitar.
  • The course is designed for beginners in painting.
  • As a beginner, he needed extra guidance.
newcomer novice
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Expressions with beginner

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unexpected success by a newcomer in an activity
She won the chess match with beginner's luck.
book or document giving simple instructions for new learners
I bought a beginner's guide to photography.
person with no experience in an activity or subject
She is an absolute beginner at playing guitar.
easy for beginners to use or understand
The software is beginner friendly and perfect for new users.
gentle slope for beginners in any sport
The park includes a beginner slope for skateboarders.
suitable for people with little or no experience
This is a beginner-level Spanish class.

Origin of beginner

English, begin (start) + -er (one who)

Terms with beginner included in their meaning

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beginner
having little experience in a specific activity
beginner
person beginning to develop artistic skills
beginner swim
swimming stroke mimicking a dog's paddling
beginner
suitable for people with little experience or knowledge
education
beginner in a new subject or skill
beginner
person new to a field or activity
martial arts
beginner level in martial arts
martial arts
rank in martial arts signifying beginner level

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  1. French:débutant, ...
  2. German:Anfänger, ...
  3. Italian:principiante, ...
  4. Spanish:principiante, ...
  5. Portuguese:principiante, ...
  6. Chinese:初学者, ...
  7. Japanese:初心者, ...
  8. Arabic:مبتدئ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַתְחִיל, ...
  10. Russian:новичок, ...
  11. Ukrainian:початківець, ...
  12. Hindi:शुरुआती, ...
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