Definition of begin verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Grammar Begin or start? We can use the verbs begin and start to mean the same thing but begin is more formal than start. Begin is an irregular verb. Its past simple form is began and its -ed form is …

begin, commence, start, initiate, inaugurate, usher in mean to take the first step in a course, process, or operation. begin, start, and commence are often interchangeable.

BEGIN meaning: 1 : to do the first part of an action to start doing something; 2 : to start to work on, produce, or give attention to (something)

To begin to do something means to start doing it. He stood up and began to move around the room. The weight loss began to look more serious.

Begin definition: To perform or undergo the first part of an action; start.

Begin, commence, initiate, start (when followed by noun or gerund) refer to setting into motion or progress something that continues for some time. Begin is the common term: to begin knitting a …