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Novice

noun
/ˈnɑv.ɪs/

Meaning

a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation; a beginner
A person new to or inexperienced in a field or activity.

Example Sentences

As a novice driver, she was very careful on the road.

He is still a novice at playing the guitar.

Example Expressions

novice mistake

Synonyms

beginner, newcomer, apprentice, amateur, learner, rookie, trainee
Entry 1
beginner, newcomer, apprentice, amateur
Entry 2
beginner, learner, rookie, trainee, newcomer

Antonyms

expert, veteran, professional, master
Entry 1
expert, veteran, professional, master
Entry 2
expert, master, professional

Collocations

complete novice, novice driver, novice teacher, novice player, novice mistake
Entry 1
complete novice, novice driver, novice teacher
Entry 2
novice player, novice driver, novice mistake, novice teacher

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