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1. begin
verb. ['bɪˈgɪn'] take the first step or steps in carrying out an action.
Synonyms
Etymology
- begin (English)
- beginnen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beginnan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
2. begin
verb. ['bɪˈgɪn'] have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense.
Antonyms
Etymology
- begin (English)
- beginnen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beginnan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. begin
verb. ['bɪˈgɪn'] set in motion, cause to start.
Synonyms
Etymology
- begin (English)
- beginnen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beginnan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. begin
verb. ['bɪˈgɪn'] begin to speak or say.
Etymology
- begin (English)
- beginnen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beginnan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. begin
verb. ['bɪˈgɪn'] achieve or accomplish in the least degree, usually used in the negative.
Etymology
- begin (English)
- beginnen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beginnan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. begin
verb. ['bɪˈgɪn'] be the first item or point, constitute the beginning or start, come first in a series.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- begin (English)
- beginnen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beginnan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. begin
verb. ['bɪˈgɪn'] begin to speak, understand, read, and write a language.
Etymology
- begin (English)
- beginnen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beginnan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. begin
verb. ['bɪˈgɪn'] begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object.
Antonyms
Etymology
- begin (English)
- beginnen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beginnan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. begin
verb. ['bɪˈgɪn'] have a beginning, of a temporal event.
Antonyms
Etymology
- begin (English)
- beginnen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- beginnan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))