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- [bih-guhn]
- /bɪˈgʌn/
- /bɪˈɡʌn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bih-guhn]
- /bɪˈgʌn/
Definitions of begun word
- noun begun Begun is the past participle of begin. 3
- verb begun past participle of begin. 1
- verb without object begun to proceed to perform the first or earliest part of some action; commence; start: The story begins with their marriage. 1
- verb without object begun to come into existence; arise; originate: The custom began during the Civil War. 1
- verb with object begun to proceed to perform the first or earliest part of (some action): Begin the job tomorrow. 1
- verb with object begun to originate; be the originator of: civic leaders who began the reform movement. 1
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Origin of begun
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English beginnen, Old English beginnan, equivalent to be- be- + -ginnan to begin, perhaps orig. to open, akin to yawn
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Parts of speech for Begun
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
begun popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
begun usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for begun
adj begun
- going — the act of leaving or departing; departure: a safe going and quick return.
- proceeding — proceeds. something that results or accrues. the total amount derived from a sale or other transaction: The proceeds from the deal were divided equally among us. the profits or returns from a sale, investment, etc.
- initiated — to begin, set going, or originate: to initiate major social reforms.
- working — exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something; labor; toil.
- happening — something that happens; occurrence; event.
Antonyms for begun
adj begun
- latent — present but not visible, apparent, or actualized; existing as potential: latent ability.
- prospective — of or in the future: prospective earnings.
Top questions with begun
- who said i have not yet begun to fight?
- he who has begun a good work?
- he who has begun a good work in you?
- why have some nations begun a transition to free enterprise?
- who said i have not begun to fight?