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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.
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.
temporary permit for new drivers to practice driving
She received her beginner's license last week.
temporary license for new drivers to practice driving
She got her beginner's permit last week.
common mistake made by newcomers
Falling for the beginner's trap cost him the game.
learner with some prior knowledge but appears new
The class was designed for false beginners in Spanish.
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
beginner status
inexperienced or new to something
beginner group
amateur band with a raw sound, often practicing in garages
skiing
gentle slope for beginner skiers
beginner skiing
easy slopes for people new to skiing
learning
basic error made by a beginner
overwhelmed beginner
someone who starts tasks they cannot finish without help
beginner aid
giving extra help or making things easier for beginners
vocational education
organized learning where a beginner gains job skills under experienced workers
acr: Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code
simple computer language for beginners to write programs
beginner news
trainee journalist working under supervision
metaphor
beginner-level task or activity
beginner chess
beginner's checkmate strategy using queen and bishop
beginner
person new and inexperienced in a field or place
learning
beginner or novice
general use
beginner or novice in any activity
climbing
beginner or unskilled climber
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- French:débutant, ...
- German:Anfänger, ...
- Italian:principiante, ...
- Spanish:principiante, ...
- Portuguese:principiante, ...
- Chinese:初学者, ...
- Japanese:初心者, ...
- Arabic:مبتدئ, ...
- Hebrew:מַתְחִיל, ...
- Russian:новичок, ...
- Ukrainian:початківець, ...
- Hindi:शुरुआती, ...
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