beginning
Definitions
The point in time or space at which something starts.
The first part or earliest stage of something.
The source, origin, or cause of something.
Examples
The beginning of the movie was much slower than the rest of the plot.
She decided to start a new chapter at the beginning of the year.
It is often said that the beginning of wisdom is the definition of terms.
Synonyms
Antonyms
end conclusion finish termination cessation close completion