- begin⇄begin, verb, -gan,-gun,-ginning.
- begin⇄v.i. 1. to do the first part; make a start.
Ex. When shall we begin?
2. to come into being.
Ex. The club began two years ago.
(SYN) originate, arise.
3. to be near; come near.
Ex. Your big brother's suit won't even - begin⇄v.t. 1. to do the first part of; start.
Ex. I began reading the book yesterday.
2. to bring into being.
Ex. Two brothers began the club two years ago.
(SYN) originate, create.