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beginner

Entry Word:: beginner
Function:: noun

Text: a person who is just starting out in a field of activity<although he is only a beginner at swimming, he is making excellent progress>Synonymscolt, fledgling, freshman, greenhorn, neophyte, newcomer, novice, recruit, rookie, tenderfoot, tyroRelated Wordsapprentice, cub; boot, novitiate; amateur, dilettante; learner, student, trainee; candidate, entrant, probationerNear Antonymsexpert, master, pro, professionalAntonymsold hand, old-timer, vet, veteran

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