Commencing
/kəˈmɛnsɪŋ/
Definitions
To begin or start something.
/kəˈmɛnsɪŋ/
To begin; to start.
The concert is commencing shortly.
💡 Simply: It's like saying 'starting' or 'beginning', but sounds a little fancier. For example, 'The movie is commencing soon' means it's about to start.
👶 For kids: It means to start something.
More Examples
Work on the new building is commencing next month.
How It's Used
"The ceremony is commencing at noon."
"The trial is commencing next week."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From Middle English *commencen, from Old French commencer, from Latin com- 'together' + initiare 'to begin'.
Historically, 'commencing' was used more frequently in formal writing and legal documents.
Memory tip
Think 'commence' as 'come' + 'men' + 'cease' (to stop) - the men are coming together to stop inaction, signifying a start.
Word Origin
"com- (together) + initiare (to begin)"