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Began definition: the simple past tense of begin. . See examples of BEGAN used in a sentence.
Spelling Bee Quiz. The meaning of BEGIN is to do the first part of an action : go into the first part of a process : start. How to use begin in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Begin.
Synonyms for BEGAN: commenced, started, opened, launched, created, fell (to), initiated, set about; Antonyms of BEGAN: ended, concluded, finished, stopped, ceased, terminated, completed, halted.
Her neighbors began peppering her with questions about her disappearance -- an obvious lapse of judgment, but what do you expect from eighteenth century peasants? From NPR But the problems that began in the recession were not a momentary blip.
They were encircling me then began chanting even more insistently. Hugo Wilcken THE EXECUTION ( 2002 ) She turned her attention to the dais , as Francil began reciting the ritual thanksgiving to the Founding Sisters .
Definition of began verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
verb (used with object) , be·gan, be·gun, be·gin·ning. to proceed to perform the first or earliest part of (some action): Begin the job tomorrow. to originate; be the originator of: civic leaders who began the reform movement. Synonyms: initiate, inaugurate, institute.
I began the book six months ago, but I can't seem to finish it. [ + -ing verb ] Jane has just begun learn ing to drive. If you want to learn to play a musical instrument, it might be a good idea to begin on something simple. [ + to infinitive ] After waiting for half an hour she was beginning to get angry.
Definition of begin verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
