Word meaning
novice
noun · NOV-is
What does novice mean?
Novice means a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation.
Novice in a sentence
“The course is designed for complete novices.”
Synonyms for novice
- beginner
- learner
- newcomer
Where does novice come from?
From Latin novus, "new."
How to remember novice
- Say it out loud a few times: NOV-is.
- Write one sentence of your own using novice, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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