Beginner and Guru

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Beginner noun - A person who is just starting out in a field of activity.

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Guru is an antonym for beginner.

Nearby Word: beginning

Guru noun - A person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field.

Usage example: one of those weather gurus that the television networks always drag out whenever there's a big blizzard brewing

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Beginner is an antonym for guru.

skilled beginner

skilled guru

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