Definition of begin

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  • begin is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • begin is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
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Definition of begin

  • have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense (verb)

    Examples

    1. The DMZ begins right over the hill
    2. The second movement begins after the Allegro

    Synonyms

    1. start
  • set in motion, cause to start (verb)

    Examples

    1. begin a new chapter in your life

    Synonyms

    1. commence
    2. lead off
    3. start
  • take the first step or steps in carrying out an action (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. commence
    2. get
    3. get down
    4. set about
    5. set out
    6. start
    7. start out
  • begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object (verb)

    Examples

    1. begin a cigar

    Synonyms

    1. start
  • have a beginning characterized in some specified way (verb)

    Examples

    1. The novel begins with a murder
    2. My property begins with the three maple trees
    3. Her day begins with a workout
    4. The semester begins with a convocation ceremony

    Synonyms

    1. start
  • Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. menachem begin
  • achieve or accomplish in the least degree, usually used in the negative (verb)

    Examples

    1. This economic measure doesn't even begin to deal with the problem of inflation
    2. You cannot even begin to understand the problem we had to deal with during the war
  • begin to speak or say (verb)
  • begin to speak, understand, read, and write a language (verb)
  • be the first item or point, constitute the beginning or start, come first in a series (verb)

    Examples

    1. The number `one' begins the sequence
    2. A terrible murder begins the novel
    3. The convocation ceremony officially begins the semester
  • have a beginning, of a temporal event (verb)

    Examples

    1. The company's Asia tour begins next month

See definition of begin in Merriam Webster