Beginning

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Temporal ContextPlay
Use 'beginning' to mark the exact moment or period when something starts, often implying newness. SlideOur friendship had its beginning in high school.
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Storytelling ElementPlay
'Beginning' sets the scene in stories, indicating where the narrative or action kicks off. SlideIn the beginning of the tale, the forest was peaceful.
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Precision of TimePlay
Emphasize the start of a time frame by specifying the event with 'the beginning of'. SlideShe joined the club at the beginning of the year.