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begin Definition and Meaning in English (begin definition)

verb
Synonyms:startcommenceinitiate
Quick Answer • Definition

Begin definition: To start doing something or to be the first part of an event or process.

Definitions of Begin

  1. 1verb

    To start doing something or to be the first part of an event or process.

Example Sentences

casual

“Let's begin the meeting now.”

formal

“The concert will begin at 7 PM.”

general

“She decided to begin a new chapter in her life.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensebegan
past participlebegun
gerundbeginning
agent nounbeginner

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

to begin withexpression

Used to introduce the first point or reason.

begin againcollocation

To start something over from the beginning.

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Begin definition: To start doing something or to be the first part of an event or process.
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'Begin' translates to 'begin' in English. Begin definition: To start doing something or to be the first part of an event or process.
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