Beginner and Old hand

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

Usage example: although our son is only a beginner at swimming, he is making excellent progress

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Old hand is an antonym for beginner in topics: novice, person unskilled in something.

Nearby Word: beginning

Old hand noun - A person with long experience in a specified area.

Usage example: with 25 years on the job, Vinnie was the old hand everyone went to with their problems

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Beginner is an antonym for old hand.

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