
Beginning
Temporal Context
Use 'beginning' to mark the exact moment or period when something starts, often implying newness.

Our friendship had its beginning in high school.
Storytelling 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.
Precision 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.
Compare with
BirthCommencementDawnGenesisInceptionOriginOutsetStart
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