begin

/bɪɡˈɪn/

/bɪˈɡɪn/

[verb] [noun]

to begin

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to do or experience the first part of something

synonyms : commence

start

antonyms : end

1.1

to come into existence or have a specific place or time as the starting point

synonyms : start

antonyms : end

1.2

to start as something, before turning into something different

1.3

to start uttering words

1.4

to have something as the first element or part

synonyms : start

1.5

to start to work on something

synonyms : start

1.6

to cost a specific amount at least

to do something to a very small extent or to a very limited degree

Begin

[NOUN]

Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

synonyms : Menachem Begin

Examples

1. The concert begins at 8 o'clock.

2. A new era had begun.

3. The lecture begins at 8pm.

4. Rooms begin at $139.

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