begin (A1)

verb

Pronunciation: /bɪˈɡɪn/

Definition

To start doing or experiencing something.

Examples

• The concert will begin at 8 PM.

• She began to cry when she heard the news.

• We began our journey early in the morning.

How to Use begin

begin to + verb (prepositional phrase)

To start doing an action. — "The children began to play in the garden."

begin + -ing form (prepositional phrase)

To start an activity. — "The show is beginning at 7:30."

begin with (prepositional phrase)

To start from a particular point or element. — "Let's begin with a quick review of yesterday's lesson."

Synonyms of begin

Words with a similar meaning to begin:

• start
• commence
• initiate
• launch

Antonyms of begin

Words with the opposite meaning to begin:

• end
• finish
• conclude

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