Pronunciation: /bɪˈɡɪn/

Definitions of begin

verb to start or commence an action or process

Example Sentences

A1 I begin my day with a cup of coffee.

A2 She begins her English class at 9 am.

B1 The project will begin next week.

B2 The concert began with a beautiful piano solo.

C1 The negotiations are set to begin tomorrow.

C2 The film begins with a flashback to the protagonist's childhood.

Examples of begin in a Sentence

formal The meeting will begin promptly at 9am.

informal Let's begin our study session now.

slang Hey, when are we gonna begin the party?

figurative Sometimes you have to begin at the end to truly understand the beginning.

Grammatical Forms of begin

past tense

began

plural

begins

comparative

more beginning

superlative

most beginning

present tense

begin

future tense

will begin

perfect tense

has begun

continuous tense

is beginning

singular

begins

positive degree

begin

infinitive

to begin

gerund

beginning

participle

beginning

Origin and Evolution of begin

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'begin' originated from the Old English word 'beginnan' which meant 'to attempt, undertake.'
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'begin' evolved to mean 'to start or commence' in Modern English, reflecting a shift in usage towards its current meaning.