verb
To start happening, or to start doing something.
Work begins at nine.
She began to feel better after lunch.
Common phrases & grammar
begin to understand · begin to rain · begin again · begin soon
begin to + verb
begin + verb-ing
American English
How to pronounce begin
verbA2Very common word
bihGIHN
/bɪˈgɪn/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
To start happening, or to start doing something.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
verb
To start an activity, event, or process.
They began the meeting on time.
He began his new job in June.
Common phrases & grammar
begin a meeting · begin a lesson · begin a career · begin the process
begin + noun
begin with + noun
Useful expressions
to start with a particular person or thing
Let's begin with the easiest question.
to start by doing a particular action
Begin by checking the address.
to start one more time
The show had to begin again after the power cut.
Related words & forms
Use began for a finished past event. After have, has, or had, use begun.