only the beginning vs just the beginning

Both "only the beginning" and "just the beginning" are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They convey the idea that something is just starting and there is more to come. The choice between them depends on personal preference or the specific context in which they are used.

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only the beginning

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to convey that something is just starting and there is more to come.

This phrase is used to emphasize that a particular event or situation is just the initial phase of something larger or more significant.

Examples:

The success we've achieved so far is only the beginning.
This project is only the beginning of our collaboration.

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Implementing your marketing application is only the beginning.
Sound creation and remix possibilities are only the beginning.
Approving the Sixth Framework Research Programme is only the beginning.
This is only the beginning, sir.
It's only the beginning, until you get used to this experience.
Yes and it's only the beginning of summer.
Together.And this is only the beginning.
This right there... that's only the beginning.
No, that was only the beginning.
It's only the beginning of the problem.
That's only the beginning, mate.
That's only the beginning of the cycle.
And this is only the beginning.
And this is only the beginning, John.
The small gathering on Savile Row was only the beginning.
I knew that our first encounter was only the beginning.
This is only the beginning of a total clamp down.
Keith, killing the Rangers is only the beginning.
Sounds like it's only the beginning.
That page is only the beginning.

Alternatives:

just the beginning
merely the beginning
simply the beginning
just the start
merely the start

just the beginning

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to convey that something is just starting and there is more to come.

This phrase is used to indicate that a particular event or situation is at its initial stage and there are further developments expected.

Examples:

The challenges we face now are just the beginning.
This discovery is just the beginning of many more to come.

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For spies, top-secret clearance is just the beginning.
For spies, top-secret clearance is just the beginning.
Your detective friend is just the beginning.
Cora's manipulation of young Snow was just the beginning.
Something tells me this is just the beginning.
This millimeter is just the beginning.
Large-scale clinical trials are just the beginning.
And Nidaros coven is just the beginning.
Colon cancer is just the beginning.
The expected's just the beginning.
The women were just the beginning.
Transporting and moving Warehouse and packaging systems are just the beginning.
I think is just the beginning.
Cassie! This... is just the beginning, love.
Yes, prince of kings is just the beginning of his glory.
Your sister and her friend were just the beginning.
That phone call yesterday was just the beginning.
And the Hogfather is just the beginning.
Racoon City was just the beginning.
The sun flares are just the beginning.

Alternatives:

only the beginning
merely the beginning
simply the beginning
only the start
merely the start

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