Beginning/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Temporal Context Use 'beginning' to mark the exact moment or period when something starts, often implying newness. Our friendship had its beginning in high school. Pro Tip 2/3Storytelling Element 'Beginning' sets the scene in stories, indicating where the narrative or action kicks off. In the beginning of the tale, the forest was peaceful. Pro Tip 3/3Precision of Time Emphasize the start of a time frame by specifying the event with 'the beginning of'. She joined the club at the beginning of the year.