Meaning & Definition of word "Begin"
Begin
/bɪˈɡɪn/
verb:
- 1. to start or commence (something)
- Example: She decided to begin her homework early in the evening.
- 2. to be the first part of a sequence or event
- Example: The concert will begin at 7 PM sharp.
- 3. to originate or arise from a source
- Example: The river begins in the mountains and flows down to the valley.
- 4. to undertake an activity or process
- Example: It's important to begin your day with a healthy breakfast.
- 5. to initiate a process or action
- Example: They plan to begin the renovation of the house next month.
Etymology
●Middle English: from be- ‘about’ + gin (from Old English gina ‘to open up’).
Common Phrases and Expressions
begin with:
to start by doing something
begin again:
to start over or restart something
to begin to:
to start the action of doing something
let's begin:
a phrase used to indicate the start of an activity
beginner's luck:
the idea that a newcomer may succeed unexpectedly
Related Words
starting point:
the place or time at which something starts
introduction:
the act of bringing something into use or operation for the first time
genesis:
the origin or mode of formation of something
onset:
the beginning of something, especially something unpleasant
Slang Meanings of begin
Meaning: light it up
● Example Sentence: Let's light it up and get this party started!
Meaning: kick off
● Example Sentence: We're going to kick off the event with a bang!