Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
began
verb
/bɪˈɡæn/
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Definition
to have started or commenced something.
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Examples
- She began her day with a cup of coffee.
- The concert began at 8 PM sharp.
- They began to understand the importance of teamwork.
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Meaning
Began is the simple past tense of the verb ‘begin’, which refers to the act of starting an action or event.
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Synonyms
- started
- commenced
- initiated