third-person singular verb
It starts happening, or someone starts doing something.
The movie begins at 7:00 PM.
The rain begins after midnight.
American English
How to pronounce begins
verbA2Very common word
bihGIHNZ
/bɪˈgɪnz/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of begin
Begins is used with he, she, it, or a singular noun in the present.
It starts happening, or someone starts doing something.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
third-person singular verb
It starts an activity, event, or process.
She begins her day with a cup of coffee.
The team begins the project next week.
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.