Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

began

verb
/bɪˈɡæn/
Definition
to have started or commenced something.
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.
Meaning
Began is the simple past tense of the verb ‘begin’, which refers to the act of starting an action or event.
Synonyms
  • started
  • commenced
  • initiated