ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Began

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /bɪˈɡæn/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Began is a verb meaning simple past of begin.

Meaning

simple past of begin.

More Meanings

  1. (obsolete or colloquial) past participle of begin

Example Sentences

He had no sooner been free from the horror and remorse attending the first few days of Louisa’s accident, no sooner begun to feel himself alive again, than he had began to feel himself, though alive, not at liberty.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include became, arose, threw, undertook, took, went.

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