Basic

beginner

/bɪˈɡɪnər/

be · gin · ner bɪ · ˈɡɪ · nər

English Definition

n. a person who is starting to learn something

中文释义

初学者

Significado en Español

principiante

한국어 뜻

초보자

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

người mới bắt đầu

Example Sentence

This class is designed for beginners.

这门课是为初学者设计的。

Synonyms

novice newcomer learner

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “beginner”:

A novice
B expert
C veteran
D master

Show answer

A — novice. “beginner” means n. a person who is starting to learn something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

As a nervous ______, he made many mistakes on his first day of chess.

A beginner
B expert
C master
D champion

Show answer

A — beginner. “beginner” means n. a person who is starting to learn something

Common questions about “beginner”

What does “beginner” mean?

beginner — n. a person who is starting to learn something. In Chinese: 初学者.

How do you pronounce “beginner”?

beginner is pronounced /bɪˈɡɪnər/. It breaks into 3 syllables: be · gin · ner.

How do you use “beginner” in a sentence?

This class is designed for beginners. (这门课是为初学者设计的。)

What are synonyms for “beginner”?

novice, newcomer, learner — all close in meaning to beginner (n. a person who is starting to learn something).

Is “beginner” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. beginner appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度

144 / 2445

6% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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