beginner

noun
UK: /bɪˈɡɪnər/
US: /bɪˈɡɪnər/

  1. A person who has just started learning or doing something.

    1. He is a beginner, so be patient with him. [ ] [ ]
    2. The beginner should start with simple exercises to build a foundation. [ ] [ ]

  2. Someone who is new to an activity or subject and lacks experience.

    1. I'm just a beginner at playing the guitar so I practice daily. [ ] [ ]
    2. As a beginner in programming, she found the tutorials very helpful for learning. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

rookie apprentice tyro novice
beginner adjective

  1. Relating to the initial stage of learning something.

    1. This is a beginner class for people new to yoga. [ ] [ ]
    2. The beginner course covers basic concepts and fundamental skills. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "beginner" in English means: A person who has just started learning or doing something., Someone who is new to an activity or subject and lacks experience..

The phonetic transcription of "beginner" is /bɪˈɡɪnər/ in British English and /bɪˈɡɪnər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "beginner": rookie, apprentice, tyro, novice.

Example usage of "beginner": "He is a beginner, so be patient with him.". More examples on the page.