Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the-very-beginning
Phrase
/ðəˈvɛri bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
Definition
The initial stage or the earliest point in a process, event, or situation.
Examples
- At the very beginning of the project, we outlined our goals.
- She had a vision from the very beginning that guided her decisions.
- At the very beginning, it was just a small idea that grew over time.
Meaning
This phrase emphasizes the starting point of something, suggesting a time or context when everything was new and undeveloped.
Synonyms
- initial stage
- starting point
- commencement
