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be·gin
 begin
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- pronunciation:
- b
gIn
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
begins, beginning, began, begun |
| definition 1: |
to do the first step in a process; start.
You may begin as soon as the teacher gives you the test paper.The movie will begin soon.- synonyms:
- start
- similar words:
- get
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| definition 2: |
to perform the first step of something.
She began her speech by telling a joke.- synonyms:
- start
- antonyms:
- close, complete, conclude, end, finish, stop, terminate
- similar words:
- establish, introduce
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