English · Common Verbs
beginning
/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
[/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/]
present participle of begin
Beginnerverb
Definition
Present participle of 'begin': starting something, happening now.
Example
The leaves are beginning to turn golden as the cool autumn air settles over the valley.
The leaves are beginning to turn golden as the cool autumn air settles over the valley.
Etymology
From Old English 'beginnan' (to begin) plus the '-ing' ending, doubling the 'n'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in continuous tenses; can also be a noun meaning the start.