beginner
noun
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Synonyms & Antonyms for beginner
Synonyms
abecedarian, apprentice, babe, colt, cub, fledgling, freshman, greenhorn, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, novice, novitiate, punk, recruit, rook, rookie, tenderfoot, tyro, virgin
Antonyms
old hand, old-timer, vet, veteran
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The Carroll County Cloggers are having a beginner class Sept. 8 at Westminster High School from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Cost is $30 per person, $50 for two family members, and $75 for three or more. — baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Rec Sports: Tryouts & Registrations for Sept. 1, 2019," 31 Aug. 2019 Class demonstrations, an instrument fair, ice cream, and crafts will be available. Explore the music school’s early childhood programs, youth chorus, Suzuki, and beginner classes in piano, guitar, violin, drums, flute, clarinet, and ukulele. — Corey Dockser, BostonGlobe.com, "The fight for women’s suffrage, barn sale, and free music classes," 21 Aug. 2019 His career began at the salad station at the late, great MK restaurant, a typical starting point for a raw beginner. — Phil Vettel, chicagotribune.com, "Chef Erick Williams named Food & Dining’s Game Changer Award winner," 13 Aug. 2019 Now at 101, the Encinitas great great-grandmother has shed the wheelchair and almost the walker, and continues to lead Hawaiian dance classes twice a week at the Carlsbad Senior Center, where there is a wait list for her beginner’s class. — Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, "101-year-old hula teacher spreads aloha spirit," 9 July 2019 Late in his work life, he’s been taken off salary and put back on commission, like a beginner. — Daryl H. Miller, latimes.com, "Rob Morrow ages up to portray Willy Loman in ‘Death of a Salesman’," 26 June 2019 Adult beginner classes at Memorial Park begin Thursday, July 12. — Terry St. John, Houston Chronicle, "Greater Houston athletic activities listings: July 6-8," 4 July 2018 Having a beginner’s mind informs my management style. — David Gelles, New York Times, "Marc Benioff of Salesforce: ‘Are We Not All Connected?’," 15 June 2018 Bring yoga mat and enjoy beginner’s level yoga class. — Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati.com, "Want to save $40 this month? Skip the gym with these free summer fitness classes," 14 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'beginner.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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