begin

[ bih-gin ]

/ bɪˈgɪn /

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verb (used without object), be·gan [bih-gan], /bɪˈgæn/, be·gun [bih-guhn], /bɪˈgʌn/, be·gin·ning [bih-gin-ing]. /bɪˈgɪn ɪŋ/.

to proceed to perform the first or earliest part of some action; commence; start: The story begins with their marriage.

to come into existence; arise; originate: The custom began during the Civil War.

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.

to succeed to the slightest extent in (followed by an infinitive): The money won't even begin to cover expenses.

Origin of begin

First recorded before 1000; Middle English beginnen, Old English beginnan, equivalent to be- be- + -ginnan “to begin,” perhaps originally “to open,” akin to yawn

SYNONYMS FOR begin

4 institute, inaugurate, initiate.

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ANTONYMS FOR begin

1 end.

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3. Begin, commence, initiate, start (when followed by noun or gerund) refer to setting into motion or progress something that continues for some time. Begin is the common term: to begin knitting a sweater. Commence is a more formal word, often suggesting a more prolonged or elaborate beginning: to commence proceedings in court. Initiate implies an active and often ingenious first act in a new field: to initiate a new procedure. Start means to make a first move or to set out on a course of action: to start paving a street.

Words nearby begin

beggary, beggar-your-neighbor, begging bowl, begging letter, Beghard, begin, beginner, beginner's luck, beginning, beginning, In the, beginning rhyme

Definition for begin (2 of 2)

Begin

[ bey-gin ]

/ ˈbeɪ gɪn /

noun

Me·na·chem

[muh-nah-khuhm], /məˈnɑ xəm/, 1913–92, Israeli political leader, born in Poland: prime minister 1977–83; Nobel Peace Prize 1978.

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Example sentences from the Web for begin

Christie has problems, and they begin with the fact that photos and videos and memes can haunt us.
Will Chris Christie Regret His Cowboy Hug?|Matt Lewis|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST
He could order the Justice Department to begin the necessary regulatory work.
Obama’s Pot Policy Is Refer Madness|James Poulos|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST
That kind of compassion might go a long way toward helping us begin to respond to a hurting world.
In 2015, Let’s Try for More Compassion|Gene Robinson|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
My trip takes the reverse path, and I begin by assessing the depth of my Shakespeare knowledge in his birthplace.
Biking With the Bard|Kara Cutruzzula|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST

We can also begin to plan our wardrobes to match our new and improved selves.
What, and Who, You'll Be Wearing in 2015|Justin Jones|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They're always telling me the world is changed, and I begin to see it now.'
Lord Kilgobbin|Charles Lever
In carving a ham, begin not quite in the centre, but a little nearer to the hock.
Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches|Eliza Leslie
But as long as there is affection in a man, why, there is Nature to begin with!
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 66 No.406, August 1849|Various
And if the convention was ignored, as it sometimes was, Hugo alone had the right to begin the ignoring of it.
Hugo|Arnold Bennett
I begin now to comprehend your disdain of customs which impose chains so idly galling on the liberty of our sex.
The Parisians, Complete|Edward Bulwer-Lytton

British Dictionary definitions for begin (1 of 2)

begin

/ (bɪˈɡɪn) /

verb -gins, -ginning, -gan or -gun

to start or cause to start (something or to do something)

to bring or come into being for the first time; arise or originate

to start to say or speak

(used with a negative) to have the least capacity (to do something)he couldn't begin to compete with her

to begin with in the first place

Word Origin for begin

Old English beginnan; related to Old High German biginnan, Gothic duginnan

British Dictionary definitions for begin (2 of 2)

Begin

/ (ˈbɛɡɪn) /

noun

Menachem (məˈnɑːkɪm). 1913–92, Israeli statesman, born in Poland. In Palestine after 1942, he became a leader of the militant Zionists; prime minister of Israel (1977–83); Nobel peace prize jointly with Sadat 1978. In 1979 he concluded the Camp David treaty with Anwar Sadat of Egypt

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Idioms and Phrases with begin

begin

In addition to the idioms beginning with begin

beginning of the end, the
begin to see daylight
begin to see the light
begin with

also see:

charity begins at home
(begin to) see the light
to start (begin) with

单词	begin
释义	begin [ bih-gin ] / bɪˈgɪn / SEE SYNONYMS FOR begin ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used without object), be·gan [bih-gan], /bɪˈgæn/, be·gun [bih-guhn], /bɪˈgʌn/, be·gin·ning [bih-gin-ing]. /bɪˈgɪn ɪŋ/. to proceed to perform the first or earliest part of some action; commence; start: The story begins with their marriage. to come into existence; arise; originate: The custom began during the Civil War. 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. to succeed to the slightest extent in (followed by an infinitive): The money won't even begin to cover expenses. Origin of begin First recorded before 1000; Middle English beginnen, Old English beginnan, equivalent to be- be- + -ginnan “to begin,” perhaps originally “to open,” akin to yawn SYNONYMS FOR begin 4 institute, inaugurate, initiate. SEE SYNONYMS FOR begin ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR begin 1 end. SEE ANTONYMS FOR begin ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for begin 3. Begin, commence, initiate, start (when followed by noun or gerund) refer to setting into motion or progress something that continues for some time. Begin is the common term: to begin knitting a sweater. Commence is a more formal word, often suggesting a more prolonged or elaborate beginning: to commence proceedings in court. Initiate implies an active and often ingenious first act in a new field: to initiate a new procedure. Start means to make a first move or to set out on a course of action: to start paving a street. Words nearby begin beggary, beggar-your-neighbor, begging bowl, begging letter, Beghard, begin, beginner, beginner's luck, beginning, beginning, In the, beginning rhyme Definition for begin (2 of 2) Begin [ bey-gin ] / ˈbeɪ gɪn / noun Me·na·chem [muh-nah-khuhm], /məˈnɑ xəm/, 1913–92, Israeli political leader, born in Poland: prime minister 1977–83; Nobel Peace Prize 1978. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for begin Christie has problems, and they begin with the fact that photos and videos and memes can haunt us. Will Chris Christie Regret His Cowboy Hug?\|Matt Lewis\|January 5, 2015\|DAILY BEAST He could order the Justice Department to begin the necessary regulatory work. Obama’s Pot Policy Is Refer Madness\|James Poulos\|January 5, 2015\|DAILY BEAST That kind of compassion might go a long way toward helping us begin to respond to a hurting world. In 2015, Let’s Try for More Compassion\|Gene Robinson\|January 4, 2015\|DAILY BEAST My trip takes the reverse path, and I begin by assessing the depth of my Shakespeare knowledge in his birthplace. Biking With the Bard\|Kara Cutruzzula\|December 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST We can also begin to plan our wardrobes to match our new and improved selves. What, and Who, You'll Be Wearing in 2015\|Justin Jones\|December 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST They're always telling me the world is changed, and I begin to see it now.' Lord Kilgobbin\|Charles Lever In carving a ham, begin not quite in the centre, but a little nearer to the hock. Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches\|Eliza Leslie But as long as there is affection in a man, why, there is Nature to begin with! Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 66 No.406, August 1849\|Various And if the convention was ignored, as it sometimes was, Hugo alone had the right to begin the ignoring of it. Hugo\|Arnold Bennett I begin now to comprehend your disdain of customs which impose chains so idly galling on the liberty of our sex. The Parisians, Complete\|Edward Bulwer-Lytton British Dictionary definitions for begin (1 of 2) begin / (bɪˈɡɪn) / verb -gins, -ginning, -gan or -gun to start or cause to start (something or to do something) to bring or come into being for the first time; arise or originate to start to say or speak (used with a negative) to have the least capacity (to do something)he couldn't begin to compete with her to begin with in the first place Word Origin for begin Old English beginnan; related to Old High German biginnan, Gothic duginnan British Dictionary definitions for begin (2 of 2) Begin / (ˈbɛɡɪn) / noun Menachem (məˈnɑːkɪm). 1913–92, Israeli statesman, born in Poland. In Palestine after 1942, he became a leader of the militant Zionists; prime minister of Israel (1977–83); Nobel peace prize jointly with Sadat 1978. In 1979 he concluded the Camp David treaty with Anwar Sadat of Egypt Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with begin begin In addition to the idioms beginning with begin beginning of the end, the begin to see daylight begin to see the light begin with also see: charity begins at home (begin to) see the light to start (begin) with The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to begin do, inaugurate, prepare, lead, launch, establish, make, go into, introduce, go ahead, initiate, produce, undertake, set up, found, create, open, commence, emerge, take off
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begin

verb (used without object), be·gan [bih-gan], /bɪˈgæn/, be·gun [bih-guhn], /bɪˈgʌn/, be·gin·ning [bih-gin-ing]. /bɪˈgɪn ɪŋ/.

verb (used with object), be·gan, be·gun, be·gin·ning.

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Words nearby begin

Definition for begin (2 of 2)

noun

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British Dictionary definitions for begin (1 of 2)

verb -gins, -ginning, -gan or -gun

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British Dictionary definitions for begin (2 of 2)

noun

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