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beginning vs begin

begin vs beginning

beginning is a noun but begin is not a noun.

beginning is an adjective but begin is not an adjective.

beginning is not a verb while begin is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
beginning Yes Yes No No
begin No No Yes No
beginning (noun) begin (noun)
the act of starting something
the first part or section of something
the event consisting of the start of something
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
the time at which something is supposed to begin
beginning (adjective) begin (adjective)
serving to begin
beginning (verb) begin (verb)
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
set in motion, cause to start
begin to speak or say
begin to speak, understand, read, and write a language
achieve or accomplish in the least degree, usually used in the negative
begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object
have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense
be the first item or point, constitute the beginning or start, come first in a series
have a beginning characterized in some specified way
have a beginning, of a temporal event
Difference between beginning and begin

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