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begin
What does begin mean?
begin (verb): to start, to initiate or take the first step into something.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use begin in a sentence?
- I began playing the piano at the age of five. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Now that everyone is here, we should begin the presentation. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce begin?
/bɪˈɡɪn/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does begin come from?
From Middle English beginnen, from Old English beginnan (“to begin”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of begin?
What are antonyms of begin?
Words related to begin
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “begin” mean?
to start, to initiate or take the first step into something
Right! That's what “begin” means.
receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
Not quite: that's what graduate means.
to come into physical contact, or to be in physical contact
Not quite: that's what touch means.
to transfer goods or provide services in exchange for money
Not quite: that's what sell means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “begin”?
start
Right!
leave
Not quite: leave means something else.
close
Not quite: close means something else.
thank
Not quite: thank means something else.
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