Simple meaning
What does Begin mean?
Begin means to start.
Dictionary definition
To start doing something or to have something start.
Example sentences
Begin in a sentence
easy
We begin the game after lunch.
medium
The story will begin with a mystery.
hard
Plants begin to grow when they get warmth, water, and light.
Synonyms
Words like Begin
Antonyms
Opposite words
finishUse when something ends or is completed.
stopUse when an action no longer continues.
Word family
Begin word family
Base word
begin
verb
begins
Starts now or often.
verb
began
Started in the past.
noun
beginning
The first part.
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Quick practice
Try Begin
Practice 1
Which word is an antonym of begin?
Finish is an opposite because it means to complete or end something.
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